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ANTIQUE #SA401943

American Antique Owl Money Box

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: John Howkins Antiques

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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Internal Reference: 9ogg
Antique Number: SA401943
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 19cm (7.5inches)
Width is 10cm (3.9inches)
Depth is 8cm (3.1inches)
Antique #SA401943, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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John Howkins Antiques
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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