Nashua River Watershed Association – NRWA Holiday Auction 2013
Auction Ends: Dec 10, 2013 12:00 PM EST

Antiques

Vintage Milking Cow Mechanical Bank by Book of Knowledge

Item Number
361
Sold
50 USD to penrosey
Number of Bids
7  -  Bid History

Item Description

Saving can be fun!  That was the point of these mechanical banks designed to entertain children while encouraging thriftiness.  The original banks were produced in the late 1800's and these reproductions produced using the same processes were made in the 1950's and 1960's.  The bank is made from cast iron, bottom bears the mark  "Reproduced From Original Collection of The Book Of Knowledge."  The mechanics of the cow kicking over the pail of milk and the milk man are functional; original paint is faded.  A bit of whimsy from another era.

Details:  Cast iron bank with functional mechanics; original paint is faded.  Measures 9 1/2" long and 5" tall at the highest point. Bottom marked "Reproduced From Original Collection of The Book Of Knowledge." 

Item Special Note

Price is based on item pick-up at the NRWA River Resource Center located at 592 Main Street in Groton, MA.  Shipping is available upon request; buyer is responsible for additional costs of shipping and handling.

Donated By:

Stacey Chilcoat