Ca. 1912-1920\'s LITTLE JOCKO MUSICAL TIN WINDING STRAUSS MECHANICAL BANK, RARE
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Ca. 1912-1920\'s LITTLE JOCKO MUSICAL TIN WINDING STRAUSS MECHANICAL BANK, RARE:
$875.00
This is a rare Little Jocko Musical tin winding mechanical bank. The bank dates circa 1912-1920\'s or so. The bank was made by the Strauss Toy Company located in New York City, New York. This is a very difficult bank to find in any condition. The example offered has an expertly replaced tin cup made a number of years ago by Joe Freeman. The cup is so well made & so accurately painted that it is difficult to tell with the naked eye. But, it is visible under blacklight.
The lead monkey is an expert replacement done quite a number of years ago by a different restoration artist in the correct metal & it looks very close to the original. Also, this monkey is quite accurately painted in the correct metallic colors. The monkey is also very difficult to detect that it is not original with the naked eye. But, again this expert restoration is visible under blacklight. The tin coin trap is original. But the interior mechanism of this key lock coin trap under the bank was expertly repaired a number of years ago to work properly. We do not have a key for opening the coin trap.There are numerous bends & some rust spots on the bank. There are a couple of circular lines of wear from where the original crank was turned around to operate the bank. These wear lines are normal for examples of this bank even when the bank is found in superb condition as this was the first area to wear on the bank.The brass shaft & wooden handle on the crank are entirely original. As made on all known examples of this bank there is a spot of solder connecting the brass shaft to the interior rod that turns to activate the music inside of the bank. On this example there is a partial hesitation in function as it takes a few careful & gentle turns of the crank to get it to connect inside with the mechanism so that the music plays. The bank measures 7 1/2 inches tall to the top of the top of the monkey, The top deck is 6 1/2 inches long by 4 1/4 inches wide. The middle of the case measures 5 3/4 inches across by 3 5/8 inches deep. The bank has dents, bends, wear, some rust spots, & some dirty areas. This is quite a rare & elusive mechanical bank that is very difficult to locate in any condition. The precise condition can be seen in the accompanying photos.PA residents add 6% sales tax or provide a valid resale number. The reference number for this item is #5180.Shipping is free only to addresses within the U.S. The shipping quote to locations outside of the U.S. is an estimate and the actual cost may differ. We charge the actual cost for International shipping and refund the difference if the difference is more than $1.International Buyers – Please Note:
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Ca. 1912-1920\'s LITTLE JOCKO MUSICAL TIN WINDING STRAUSS MECHANICAL BANK, RARE:
$875.00