Antique Cat & Dog Organ Grinder Mechanical Bank Coin Bank, Kyser & Rex, c.1880’s For Sale

Description: Estate Fresh! An early painted cast iron “Cat & Dog Organ Grinder” Mechanical Bank attributed to Kyser & Rex, Frankford, Pennsylvania.

Condition: Fair+ to Good estate-found condition with moderate to heavy wear. This bank presents well but will need servicing for correct operation.

The crank operates, animals move, monkey raises and lowers arm/hat. The mechanism is not perfectly smooth and occasionally gets hung up.

The original rectangular coin trap is not present. There is a bell visible on interior, but it does not chime during operation.

The organ body shows finish loss, notably on the short ends.

Note: There’s a PAT. JUNE 13 1882 stamped on lower reverse. It is under paint and fairly weak.

See photos for complete details and please consider them as part of the description.

Measures 7-3/4”H x 5-3/8”W x 4”D overall. Weighs approximately 3.25 lbs.

Payment & Shipping: Offered without reserve. Ships professionally packed and fully insured to the highest buyer, anywhere in the lower 48.

Domestic (US) buyers only, please. No International shipping, no exceptions. Payment is expected within 3 days.