Shepard Hardware Picture Gallery Mechanical Bank

19th-century American cast-iron mechanical bank designed by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams, and manufactured by the prestigious Shepard Hardware Company of Buffalo, New York. Approx. 8.5" x 7.5" x 4.75". The reverse base plate features the foundry text reading "EXCELSIOR SERIES". The front of the bank features an architectural, circular facade boldly cast with "PICTURE GALLERY BANK" flanking stylized Victorian scroll floret accents. Retains the original rectangular key lock coin trap. Tested and not working. See images for additional details and condition. Estimate $3000 - $5000

Estimate:$3,000

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