Uncle Sam Mechanical Cast Iron Coin Bank

circa late 19th century, painted cast iron, place a coin in Uncle Sam's hand and depress the lever to drop it within his satchel while his mouth opens and closes, the figure standing atop a rectangular stage plinth with Americana eagle relief, marked with patent date of "JUNE 8 1886" to underside.

11 1/2 x 5 x 4 in.

From a Prominent Collector, Aiken, South Carolina

Mechanical action working at time of evaluation; retaining some of the likely original paint surfaces with scattered areas of paint loss, rubbing, and age toning; crack to underside plinth and rust spotting; underside center with area of solder.