Lot 401:
Cast Iron Black Americana Still Bank
Description
A cast iron still bank designed in the form of a woman standing with hands on hips. The figure is constructed from two cast halves joined at the waist by a single flat-head screw visible on the reverse. The bank is cold-painted, featuring a red dress, a white apron with a bow tied at the back, a white shawl, and a red headscarf decorated with white polka dots. A single coin slot is located on the upper back just below the neck. The figure has a black complexion with painted white eyes and black pupils. No maker marks, patent dates, or manufacturer names are present on the exterior of the casting.Height: 9 1/2 inchesWidth: 6 1/4 inches (across the arms).
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