Early 1800's Bronze Safe / Coin Bank, Threaded Bottom, Acorn Finial, HEAVY
$440.00
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This is an early 19th century bronze container, which has a removable threaded base, while the top part that resembles a lid with the finial acorn is not removable. There is a slot on the top for coins to be deposited. There is provenance regarding this piece, written on a piece of paper inside. The note says:
" 'This bank' belonged to William Heacox, Jay's great great grandfather. He sold his farm in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania in 1850 + migrated to Indiana. All the money he got for his farm in PA was $200.00 + he carried it in this safe to Indiana. Came down through his son John Heacox, to his son Harry WIlliam Heacox, Jay's dad.
When I'm gone, property of Harry Jay Heacox"
Approx. Dimensions:
Height: 7 1/4"
Diameter: 6"
Weight: 6lbs
In good age related condition with nice patina.
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