1888 CAST IRON "SAFE" RETICULATED BANK FLOOR SAFE FIGURAL STILL BANK By STEVENS

Description

Rare and Original, 1888 Cast Iron, “Safe” Still Bank / Safe Form Toy Bank manufactured by J. E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut with original nickel plated surface.
This very well preserved, Cast Iron Still Bank measures approx. 3 1/4" tall and 2 1/2” by 2 1/4” at the base. It is made in the form of a Floor Safe and features reticulated panels on all six sides and a key lock (the safe door is open but we do not have the key). Text cast into the face of the Safe reads simply “Safe”. There are various “flourish” shaped cut outs on all sides of the safe and it stands on four integrally cast, non-turning wheels. There is text cast on the bottom of the Safe that reads “Pat. June 2, 1888”. The Bank features original, nickel plating to the surface.
This original, Stevens “Safe” Floor Safe Form Still Bank is in very good condition - the nickel plated surface is 100% original and the Bank retains approx. 80% of that plating - it has never been re-plated, touched-up, restored or altered in any way. There are no cracks, breaks, chips, repairs or physical damage of any kind to the cast iron. The key lock is working but the original Key is not present.
A rare and very desirable, 1888 Cast Iron, “Safe” Still Bank / Safe Form Toy Bank manufactured by J. E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut in and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!
Be sure to check out this seller’s other auctions for a number of other late 19th and early 20th century, cast iron Toys and Banks which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!!
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