This scarce antique money bank which dates from the late 19th century is made of cast iron by John Harper & Co and is in the form of a football player shooting a goal into the net.This very collectible Victorian piece is marked with the Registered Design No. 247326 which dates to 1895 to the underside of the base, inside the net and on the back.The Football Bank works by pulling the leg back onto the trigger, placing the coin onto the coin plate and when the trigger is pressed the footballer kicks the coin into the goal which sounds a bell.Date: 1895.Marks: Rd No. 247326.Dimensions: Height 11.5 cm (4 1/2''). Length 25 cm (10''). Width 9.5 cm (3 3/8'').Weight: 1.3 Kg.Condition: Good untouched condition. Has not been repainted. Signs of use in keeping with age with some knocks and rust. The goal net has some cracks which could be an old repair but is solid and firm so could be casting faults. The leg is slightly tricky to catch onto the trigger but fully works...