Antique Cast Iron US Treasury Bank Building Still Penny Bank Grey Iron Casting
Description: Antique and very nice cast iron bank in the form of a one-story squared building having windows all around and the word BANK above the front door. There are steps leading to the front door, which has a clock in its center. The bank has a red roof with a design conveying the feel of bricks or tiles. The bank has the coin slot on the roof and is made of five cast iron panels and a sheet metal (ferrous in nature) base all held together with a screw with its head on the back side of the bank. This bank was produced in the period 1925-1928 by the Grey Iron casting Co. of Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania, 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 111 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 #1053). Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1925-1928
Origin: Made in the USA.
Size: The bank measures ~3 1/4" high to the apex of the roof. It is ~3 1.8" wide and ~3 3/4" long including the stairs. The piece weighs one pound and 3.3 ounces.
Maker: Grey Iron casting Co.
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 >90%). The exterior has a few scratches but nothing distracting. The piece has some rust spots especially at the base in one of the corners (see photos). 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.
