Cast Iron Mechanical Bank - Blue Suit Black Americana Man with Top Hat Automotive Memorabilia Marble top console table

Marble top console table

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The Porcelain is mounted with gilt bronze and has a design of a Lady with a basket

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The statue was moved to the Accademia Gallery in Florence in 1873

Cast Iron Mechanical Bank - Blue Suit Black Americana Man with Top Hat Automotive Memorabilia Marble top console tableBlue Suit Black Americana Man with Top Hat Mechanical Bank Mechanical banks are small containers with a decorative mechanical action, used to store coins. They were originally intended to promote saving money among children in the mid 19th century. Frequently made of cast iron, mechanical banks were often creatively designed, depicting historical, legendary or everyday events to increase their appeal. Each bank performed a stunt or an action when a