This interesting cast iron mechanical money bank was made by John Harper & Co. Ltd in Whillenhall England. Cast iron money banks were produced from the 1870's through to the 1930's and were very popular by both children and adults, bought to encourage money saving during the mid 19th century.
This money bank in particular is called 'Little Joe' and was made in the 1930's, you place a coin in his hand and press the lever on his back, he will then roll back his eyes, retreat his tongue and swallow the coin. He still has his original factory paint which is now quite faded in areas, but due to the amount of reproductions of this item, the original toys like this one are rare collectables!
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