Uncle Remus 136 Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Piggy Bank Reproduction 6"

Description

Vintage 20th century Uncle Remus number 136 cast iron mechanical coin bank. Depicts a thief with a sack at the door of a yellow and red hen house, while a policeman in traditional beat cop attire comes around the corner with his Billy club. A chicken stands in the foreground by a set of steps. Reproduced from the Original in Collection of The Book of Knowledge. Patd Feb 9, 1873.

"Action of the "Uncle Remus Bank" is a masterpiece of synchronization. The figure of the cop is pulled back into position (refer to Figure 1). A coin is then placed into the slot atop the hen house roof. The operating lever, in the form of the chicken and positioned in front of the coop, is pressed downward. Simultaneously, the cop, nightstick raised, scoots around the side of the house. The coin then falls into the bank; Uncle Remus slams the door shut, hiding himself from the pursuing policeman. Deposits are retrieved by opening the square key-lock coin retainer underneath the base.

Condition

Spring mechanism not currently functional; part of fence post missing; wear to paint

Dimensions

5.5" x 3.5" x 4.25" (Width x Depth x Height)