Antique Cast Iron A.C. Williams 2-Story Colonial House W/ Porch Still Penny Bank
Description: Antique and very nice cast iron bank in the form of a two-story colonial house with a porch. This bank is cast in the form of an early colonial house with a chimney near the left edge of the roof. The house has a central door with two windows flanking the door and two windows on the second floor. There is a porch to the right of the house. The bank still retains quite a bit of its original silver color of the walls and the dark red or wine colored roof. It is made of two halves held together with a screw, which appears to be partially worn and hence we chose not to open it. It has the coin slot on the side below the chimney. The casting shows a lot of details of the house including the shingles of the roof and the frames of the door and windows. This bank was produced in the period 1910-1934 by the A.C. Williams of Ravenna Ohio, USA. The bank held together with what we believe is the original screw, which we chose not to open and hence we did not see what maybe on the inside. This bank is all original and retains quite a bit of its original paint. This is a very nice-looking penny or coin bank in very good condition. Please see page 109 in Andy and Susan Moor's Book "The Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Banks" Published by Schiffer Books in 1984, for a photo of a similar example (bank #992). Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1910-1934.
Origin: Made in the USA.
Size: The bank measures ~4" high to the top of the chimney with the base measuring ~3 7/8" by ~2 3/4". The piece weighs about one pound and 7 ounces.
Maker: A.C. Williams.
Marks: The piece is unmarked on the outside and we chose not to open it so we are uncertain if it has any markings on the inside.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a great penny bank in very good condition, which would make a nice addition to your collection.
Condition: The bank is in very good condition. It has no chips, cracks, breaks, or repairs. It is all original and retains quite a bit of its original paint (estimate >80%). The exterior has a few scratches but nothing distracting. The screw holding the bank together appears a bit worn, so we chose not to open the bank for fear of damaging it. Other than that, the piece has a lot of character and is truly a great find. Please view photos to appreciate the beauty of the bank and for additional condition information.
