Vintage Advertising Rocket Mechanical Coin Bank by Duro Mold Detroit MI USA
Description: This is a nice 1950s silver colored rocket bank made by Duro Mold company of Detroit Michigan. This metal bank is in the form of a rocket with a pilot wearing a red helmet at the helm. The bank is equipped with a spring loaded small winged rocket on top just in front of the pilot. Once a coin is loaded in front of the retracted spring-loaded small piece it can be triggered by pressing on the head of the pilot sending the coin into the opening in the front and it enters the belly of the bank. This bank was used to advertise FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS. The bank has several markings; namely ROCKET BANK on one side of the base, MERCURY on both sides on the front, PAT. PENDING in one side of the tail, and MADE BY DURO/DETROIT U.S.A. on the inside of the bottom. The bank has lost quite a bit of the advertising label on one side and lost it completely on the other side. It has also lost the plug that closes it on the bottom. Finally, the bank, which has no breaks or losses, has lost quite a bit of its silver coloring and (say about 20%) but still looks great. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1950's.
Origin: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Size: Measures ~8" long, ~6 1/4" long, is ~2 1/8" high, and ~1 5/8 wide at the base. The piece weighs slightly over 9 ounces.
Maker: Duro Mold Company.
Marks: The bank has several markings; namely ROCKET BANK on one side of the base, MERCURY on both sides on the front, PAT. PENDING in one side of the tail, and MADE BY DURO/DETROIT U.S.A. on the inside of the bottom.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice example of those mid 20th century futuristic mechanical coin banks, which would display very well and make a nice addition to your collection.
Condition: The bank is in good used condition with no cracks, breaks, losses, or repairs. The bank has lost quite a bit of the advertising label on one side and lost it completely on the other side. It has also lost the plug that closes it on the bottom. Finally, the bank, which has no breaks or losses, has lost quite a bit of its silver coloring and (say about 20%) but still looks great. It is all original and retains quite a bit of its original paint and has a great look. The bank will display nicely and make a great addition to your collection. Please view photos carefully for additional condition information.
