Tonight I am listing some antique original cast iron Mechanical Banks. The banks are being listed with and a reasonable starting price. The owner of the banks has reluctantly decided to part with much of his collection and he continues that tonight. This is the \"PERFECT REGISTERING\" Mechanical Bank made by the J.& E. Stevens Co. and patented January 10, 1893. It was designed by Charles Bailey, one of the foremost bank designers. I have never seen this on and is considered one of the rarest and most difficult to find of the mechanical banks. There are no cracks, breaks or other damage and shows normal wear. This isa wonderful example of the \"Perfect Registering\" bank.It was manufactured in very limited quantities and because ofitsoverall attractive appearance,it is considered by collectors and the seller to beone oftheprize mechanical banks to own.

The \"Perfect Registering\" Bank is as the name implies a registering bank, and therefore, can also be classified in with the registering banks. However, it is definitely a mechanical bank since the figure of the girl moves down the track as coins are inserted and the operating lever pressed. As can be seen in the picture the bank is a fine example of Bailey\'s artistry in using flowers, animals, and figures in their makeup. This, of course, required much more time and effort in making the original patterns, however, the end result was a more interesting, attractive, detailed mechanical bank.

To operate, a dime is inserted in the provided slot located in the front top edge of the left end section of the bank. A lever located in this same end section is then pressed. In so doing the girl moves forward and the pointer in her right hand indicates the amount now in the bank. A little dog at her side moves along with her. At the end of the wall is a soldier. When the amount approaches five dollars, the dog on the track stands up. When the dog is pressed back down the right end of the bank swings open and the coins are retrieved.

The bank works properly and is approximately 6\" long,5 1/2\"wide and4 1/2\"tall. This is a one time only opportunity to add one of the most desired and interestingMechanicalBanksto your collection. GOOD LUCK TO ALL buyers!