Kovels Antiques and Collecting: Mechanical Banks
Mechanical banks function as both a toy and a useful, even educational, device. Deposit a coin and a figure dances or jumps into the air, an animal swallows the coin,
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Mechanical banks made saving coins fun for kids
Mechanical banks function as both a toy and a useful, even educational, device.
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Mechanical banks that taught kids to save now sell for impressive sums
The cast-iron variety made in the 1800s now sell for impressive sums. Even this 1940s tin toy sold for $615 Canadian.
Source: heraldnet.com
A Painting by Canadian Folk Artist Maud Lewis, Once Bartered for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Is Due to Sell for Tens of Thousands at Auction
A rare painting by prolific and beloved Canadian folk artist could fetch thousands while owners received it in exchange for a sandwich.
Source: artnet.com