Another great clearance find offered up for auction.     you are bidding on a rather quirky cast iron mechanical money box in generally good shape.      the mechanical money box has swimming dolphins interest and includes the pod of 7 dolphins.    to use you place your coin on the end dolphin and the press the lever.    the dolphin then jumps out of the water and transfers your coin to the bank.     the coin catcher is underneath.     also underneath is the BITS & PIECES makers mark.      I think the money box can be dated to the 1960's or 70's and its probably replicating an antique bank.      I have seen loads of mechanical coin banks in my time but I have never seen this model before.     it measures 9.5" and weighs 2.4 kilo.       I think its a seriously cool mechanical money box and if you also love dolphins then look no further!      please see pics & do not miss out.