Antique Hubley Painted Cast Iron Standing Indian with Tomahawk Still Penny Bank
Description: An antique cast iron bank in the form of a native American Indian Chief standing and holding a tomahawk in one hand and saluting with the other. The Indian is wearing buckskin pants and a feathered head dress. The piece is painted in brown with the head dress being red and gold and the tomahawk and belt being also red. The Indian chief has gold-colored bracelets on his arms and golden fringes on his pants. The Indian chief has black hair. This is the bank known as Indian with Tomahawk was made by Hubley of Lancaster Pennsylvania and was made circa 1915-1930. The bank, which is dark brown shows the boy scout standing and holding a tomahawk in one hand and saluting with the other. The coin slot is in the back below his shoulders. The bank is made of two pieces held together with a screw, which maybe a replacement. We opened the bank and saw the number 1128 impressed on both halves. The bank is all original except for possibly the screw. The bank shows some paint losses throughout and we estimate that the piece still has over 80% of its original paint. It has no breaks or repairs. Please see page73 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 number 228). Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Ca 1915-1930.
Origin: Made in the USA and purchased at an auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size: The bank measures ~5 7/8" high and is ~4" at its widest. The piece weighs about 14 ounces.
Maker: Hubley.
Marks: The inside of the bank is marked with the numbers 1128 on both halves.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice penny bank that is in very good condition. It would make a nice addition to your collection.
Condition: The bank is in very good condition. It has no breaks or repairs. The bank is all original (with the possible exception of the screw holding it together which maybe a replacement) and shows paint losses throughout (estimate over 80% of original paint remaining). The bank is marked on the inside with the numbers 1128 on both halves. A very nice and unusual bank, which would make a nice addition to your collection. Please view photos to appreciate the beauty of the bank and for additional condition information.
