Old Gold Cast Iron J & E Stevens Penny Bank 2-Story Victorian House 2 Chimneys
Description: Antique cast iron bank in the form of a two-story Victorian house with two chimneys. This bank is gold in color and is made of two halves held together with a twit rod. The house has a central door with two windows flanking the door and four windows on the second floor. There is the word "BANK" above the door. There is also a small window under the apex of the roof. The bank still retains quite a bit of its original gold color. It has the coin slot on the back below the top window. The casting shows a lot of details of the house including the frames of the door and windows as well as the decoration on the top of the building. This bank was produced in 1892 by J. & E. Stevens. We were unable to open the bank so we are not quite sure how it looks on the inside. The bank appear to be all original. It retains quite a bit of its gold color. This is a very nice-looking penny or coin bank in good condition. Please see page 116 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 #1142). Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1892.
Origin: Made in the USA.
Size: The bank measures ~4 1/2" high to the top of the roof's apex with the base measuring ~3 1/4" by ~2 1/2". The piece weighs about one pound and 4 ounces.
Maker: J. & E. Stevens.
Marks: The piece is unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice and relatively uncommon penny bank in 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 gold paint (estimate >65%). The exterior has a few scratches but nothing distracting. The bank is held together with twist rod, which we were unable to open, and we did not try to force it open. Therefore, we were unable to see the interior. 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.\\
