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American Antique Owl Money Box
John Howkins Antiques
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American Antique Owl Money Box

19th century
Description

A rare 19th.Century metal and painted owl piggy bank. The original paint work is in superb condition with very little signs of ware and the owl with glass eyes. The underside with impressed marks stating "PATENTED SEPT. 21 & 28th 1880''. The lock/ opener also impressed "PATENTED FEB 2. 1875".

To Use:- Place coin on the owls shoulder next to the branch and as the small lever on the back is pressed down the owls head turns towards the coin which disappears into the money box. Size:- Height...7.5''/19cm. Depth...3''/7.5cm. Width...4''/10cm.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA401943
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9ogg
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Description
A rare 19th.Century metal and painted owl piggy bank.
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The original paint work is in superb condition with very little signs of ware and the owl with glass eyes.
John Howkins Antiques

The underside with impressed marks stating "PATENTED SEPT. 21 & 28th 1880''. The lock/ opener also impressed "PATENTED FEB 2. 1875".

fig 1. American Antique Owl Money Box
fig 1. American Antique Owl Money Box

To Use:- Place coin on the owls shoulder next to the branch and as the small lever on the back is pressed down the owls head turns towards the coin which disappears into the money box. Size:- Height...7.5''/19cm. Depth...3''/7.5cm. Width...4''/10cm.

Free delivery on this item.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA401943
Dealers Internal Ref
9ogg
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
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