Speaking Dog bank from 1885 scored at garage sale this morning.

[artslinger]

hi amigos, I scored this today at a garage sale. It is original, but the paint is missing or covered under the patina/oxidation. The poor little girl is missing her left arm/hand. The little bank was robbed, and since there was no key, it was broken into. The cash compartment is missing, and there is a little damage on the area where the compartment was. For some reason her right arm does not drop the coin when I press the lever. The dog does open his mouth, and wags his tail. :-) As always your comments and feedback are always appreciated. Thank you!

RJA

 

[BagLady]

Really cool find. I think the damage will definetly effect the value tho.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Being that old, its going to have damage, but it is a great looking piece.

 

[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

Cool!