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Spelter Still Bank "Seated Cat with a Bow" German, circa 1920

$550

£416.57

€478.36

CA$770.79

A$838.31

CHF 444.28

MX$10,044.76

NOK 5,646.52

SEK 5,172.98

DKK 3,575.59

About the Item

The term "spelter" refers to a zinc/lead metal compound used to pour and make castings. Because of the thinness of the castings there is great detail to the subject matter of these banks. Spelter banks are highly sought after today, both because of their rarity and their whimsical charm. In addition to not many having been made, the fact that they were so fragile with thin castings, is the leading reason for their scarcity. Repairs are commonplace with most specimens, and because of their desirability, most minor restorations are acceptable. This particular spelter bank is called "Seated Cat with a Bow" and is referenced as #175-b in "Painted German Spelter Banks" by Pierce; rated as a "B" bank in terms of rarity. The bank is in excellent condition with no repairs, and is hand painted and in all original paint, with a black cat and a red bow. The cat has green eyes. The bank maintains the original "trick lock" hanging from the hasp, which when unlocked raises the head back on rear neck hinge to open up the bank and remove the coins. The bank is of German manufacture circa 1920. Dimensions: 4 1/2" high x 2 3/8" wide x 3 1/4" deep Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and banks; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose.

Dimensions:
Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Spelter,Cast,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Incline Village, NV
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU973210395553

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