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Thanks for the info, the links were great!
Mechanical banks are the prime banks, but many are being reproduced. Watch out for fakes. I just collect what I like no matter the value (or lack of). Here some info:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Collecting-Antique-Toy-Banks&id=275479
http://reviews.ebay.com/WOW-Cast-Iron-Bank-Antique-Collectible-Orig...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2241876_collect-antique-mechanical-banks.html
What can I look for in a good bank? Is it what is made out of, or the general theme of the bank (like Uncle Sam, or one the actually looks like a pig)?
Some advertising Banks in my possession:
Eight O'Clock Coffee brand (this coffee is still available in stores). It's 3.75" tall, 2" wide and 1.5" deep and metallic. Some are for sale on Ebay from $3 to $25 and claim to be anywhere from the 1930s to the 50s. Red seems to be the most available color, but they also came in black and yellow.
This was a give-away from an area store which has long been out of business. I remember going there as a kid, which is where I got it, so it must be from the late 50s or early 60s. It is molded styrene plastic and about 4.5" long. It cracked at one time and I tried to fix it with Scotch tape (this was before the non-yellowing tape).
This is a book bank from the 1920's.
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