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Lot 117:
Description
A reproduction mechanical novelty money bank, designed in the style of the late nineteenth-century Boxing Bank originally patented by Shepard Hardware Co. circa 1889. The piece features two opposing boxing figures with articulated, pinned shoulder joints, situated within a square boxing ring. The ring is constructed with four black-painted corner posts supporting white cord ropes. A coin slot is located in the centre of the ring floor in front of the figures. The bank is operated by a cast-iron lever protruding from the right side of the base; when pressed, the lever activates the articulated arms of the boxers to simulate a prize fight. The front of the base features the embossed text Boxing Bank painted in white against a blue band. The underside of the bank has a perforated plate with a circular swivel keyhole coin trap and is secured with flat-head assembly screws. Scale reference: Shown alongside a standard 250ml beverage can in the accompanying photographs.
Condition report:
The bank is in good, functional condition. The paintwork is largely intact with a semi-gloss finish, showing minor scuffs, light surface wear, and small chips, primarily around the edges of the base and joints, some of which may represent artificial distressing consistent with reproduction cast iron wares. The white cord ring ropes are intact and secure. The mechanical action is functional, and the bottom swivel coin trap is present.
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