Description
This cast iron donkey bank is in great shape. I do not know much about it other that the general description. I researched it and most of the ones I found were smaller.
*YEAR: Guestamate is 1940’s to 1950’s. Phillips Head screws used in this cast iron piece are the exact same design screws that first appeared in 1935. The screws themselves are some of the original first Phillips screws produced and collectible.
*REPRODUCTION OR JUST UNLICENSED?: It’s said that if cast iron comes with straight line slotted screws they are reproductions and were imported. It’s also said that if the cast iron has many missing paint spots as this piece has and there are gaps in the seams then it’s most likely a reproduction.
*SCREWS: The screws were without a doubt removed to empty the coin after the bank was filled up. It appears two of the screws were replaced but the replaced screws are from the same time period. It’s not uncommon to destroy screw head slots getting them out and I’ve done this plenty of times.
*MEASURES: Approx. 7/8″ tall, 6 3/4″ long on the base, 2″ wide base
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