I have a cast iron mechanical Speaking Dog Bank (see photos). Can anyone help me identify if it is an original (1885), a slightly later model (1897?), or a more recent reproduction?
It does NOT have any patent info stamped on it anywhere.
Many thanks!
Seth in Oz (but originally from Kansas!)
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This is from this site !!
This is one that sold at Skinners
https://skinnerinc-res.cloudinary.com/images/w_640,h_640,d_l_wxesge.jpg,c_fit,/v1501183771/1171303/cast-iron-speaking-dog-mechanical-bank.jpg
There are several differences in yours and the original !! I think its a later reproduction,, but which one ??? Need someone more experienced to do a hands on !! Almost impossible to say from pics !! And many made these banks !! Skinner auction house has a “whats it worth” on their site !!