Description: World's Fair or Columbus Mechanical Bank. Book of Knowledge mechanical bank Reproduction. Approx. 1950's era. Cast Iron, 6 1/4" tall, 8" long. Weighs almost 4 lbs. Marked on bottom- " Columbus Reproduced from original in Collection of the Book of Knowledge".(Original was patented Oct 10, 1893, made by Stevens Foundry, Cromwell, Conn.) Working mechanism - Coin is placed in slot in base, when button is pushed, am Indian pops up from base, holding a peace pipe to Columbus, coin rolls into slotted groove. Some very minor surface rusting, nice gold paint. Really nice overall condition. Conditions of sale: Thank you for looking at my items. Most items ship next business day. Please look at the pictures for the best description of condition. I try and take pictures from different angles. I want you to know what you are bidding on! No blurry or tiny pictures! The item pictured is what you will receive. I want you to be happy and know exactly what you are buying ! Please contact me with any questions. All items come from a smoke-free home. If you win more than one item , I will combine shipping, but please wait for invoice before paying. If purchasing over multiple days, please let me know. I will send you an invoice for combined shipping before payment. Once an item is paid, I can not hold the item and must ship. If the items are buy it now, I will issue a refund after payment for the combined shipping discount. Please allow sufficient time to receive the item. I cannot control the speed of delivery once the item is mailed. All items are sent with tracking numbers, and are mailed at a Post Office. The Post Office will be slow at times, but you can follow your package with the tracking number. Please DO NOT ask to end an auction early. It is unfair to potential bidders . It is an auction, everyone should have an equal chance. If there is no buy it now price listed, then there is no buy it now option. Please only bid if you are interested. I am required to report any non-paying bidders. Any item not paid in 4 days will automatically have a case filed for non-payment. Buyer pays return shipping unless the description was in error. If there is any problem, please contact me before leaving feedback. I would like a chance to work with you to resolve any issues. E-Bay should be a fun and enjoyable experience for the buyer and the seller. At the present time, I do not ship outside the USA .
Price: 30 USD
Location: South Bend, Indiana
End Time: 2024-11-20T20:07:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Book of Knowledge
Year: 1950's
Name of Bank: Worlds Fair or Columbus Mechanical Bank
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States