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Mechanical piggy bank – Cast iron – 21 cm
Cast iron mechanical piggy bank, 21 cm, with a classic lifting mechanism and hand-painted details. Please note: this is a historical collectible featuring a caricatured image from the late 19th/early 20th century, which may be perceived as discriminatory. We offer this item solely as a document of that period and explicitly distance ourselves from racist imagery.
Key Features
• Robust cast iron housing with working mechanism
• Hand-painted finish, vintage look
• Collectible item for coin banks/antique enthusiasts
• Functional: insert coin → arm activates → coin falls into bank
• Fits in a display case, man cave or thematic collection
Specifications
• Height: 21 cm
• Width: 14 cm
• Length/Depth: 15.5 cm
• Weight: 2.7 kg
• Material: cast iron
• Finish/Base: hand-painted, antique look
History or meaning
Mechanical "cast-iron banks" were popular around 1880–1930. Many designs reflect their time period; this money box is therefore primarily of historical significance within collections, not as a contemporary decorative ideal.