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Sat, May 14, 2022 01:00PM EDT
Lot 1

American Cast Iron Bank - Always did 'spise a Mule

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Antique Black Americana cast iron bank with a mule that kicks a young boy, marked "Always did 'Spise a Mule". Patent date 1897. American, late 19th century. A button below the mule on the base activates the mechanism, whereby the mule wheels around, kicks the young man, and deposits a coin into the base. Mechanism still works. Good working condition, with some paint loss and wear as expected. 5 3/4" tall by 10" long / wide. Keywords: decor, decoration, United States, America, home, house, household, vintage, piggy bank, donkey