American J. & E. Stevens Painted Cast Iron Watchdog Safe Still Bank mirror purple charlite

purple charlite

Ownership monogram: P

this lovely and rare 16th century

Sugar bowl: Width 3

With notes and illustrations by W

American J. & E. Stevens Painted Cast Iron Watchdog Safe Still Bank mirror purple charliteDETAILS An antique painted cast iron mechanical coin bank. Insert a coin in the slot and lift the lever on the right side. The coin falls into the bank as the dog opens his mouth as if to bark. Release the lever and the dog closes his mouth. COLOR(S) Black, red, cream PLACE OF ORIGIN United States PATTERN MODEL Watchdog Safe MAKER J. & E. Stevens Company (Cromwell, Connecticut, 1843 1950) Founder(s): John and Elisha Stevens MARKS Stencil mark: PAT