Lot 209 , A cast iron Jonah and the whale mechanical money bank, by Shepard Hardware, c.1890, 10.25in.

A cast iron 'Jonah and the whale' mechanical money bank, by Shepard Hardware, c.1890, with original painted decoration and working mechanism, the whale with 'floating' lower jaw, cast mark to base 'Pat July 15 1890', 10.25in.
Estimate £700-900

Looks to be the original paint work with typical scuff losses in places and flakes such as on the whale itself, there is also some slight corrosion to the metal on the boat otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £750