A lot consisting of three vintage mechanical banks, including two by The Book of Knowledge: a cast iron mechanical coin bank made to look like an organ music box, originally patented and manufactured in 1882 but later reproduced by John Wright from the Book of Knowledge collection. After a coin is placed in the monkey's hand, turning the handle will make the coin drop into the bank as the monkey and two dancers move. a cast iron mechanical coin bank made to look like Uncle Sam, originally patented and manufactured in 1882 but later reproduced by John Wright from the Book of Knowledge collection. After the coin is placed in Uncle Sam's hand, pressing the button on the right activates his bag to open while he drop the coin in. a tin litho Girard Toys Benjamin Franklin Thrift Bank made to look like an old fashioned slot machine Dimensions: 8H x 5W x 4D inches This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $50.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Good. Little wear visible across each, but some repair is needed to make the organ music box bank function. The hook that functions the monkey keeps coming undone. Please see photos.