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Rare and wonderful, 1930's Cast Iron Hubley "Elephant Howdah (Pull Tail)" Mechanical Bank. This charming and very substantial, cast iron Mechanical Bank measures approx. 5 1/2" tall (to the top of the howdah) and 8 1/2" long overall (with the trunk down). The Bank features a wonderful, cast iron figure of an African Elephant wearing a blanket and a howdah style saddle. The Bank is set by lowering the Elephant’s trunk which locks in place. A coin is put into the slot at the end of the trunk and when the tail is pulled the trunks is raised and the coin deposited into the howdah. The action is VERY strong and the trunk snaps up almost violently. The Bank retains the vast majority of its very attractive surface paint but the tail is a finely recast replacement.

PLEASE NOTE:This Bank was manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Co. from the 1920’s through 1942.

PLEASE NOTE: This Bank is 100%, unconditionally guaranteed to be the original issue of the Hubley "Elephant Howdah (Pull Tail). It is not a reissue or reproduction. The well preserved surface paint is also unconditionally guaranteed to be 100% original. It comes with our unconditional return policy and life time guarantee of authenticity!!

This wonderful, Cast Iron Hubley "Elephant Howdah (Pull Tail) Mechanical Bank is in very good condition. It is 100% original and retains approx. 85% of its original surface paint – the surface has never been repainted, touched-up, restored or altered in any way. There are no crack, breaks, chips, repairs or physical damage to the cast iron, however, the tail of the Elephant is a high quality recast replacement. The mechanism is in excellent working condition – very strong and smooth. Please see the scans below for a good indication of the form of this Bank and the condition of the surface paint.

A rare and wonderful, 1930's Cast Iron, "Elephant Howdah (Pull Tail)" Mechanical Bank by Hubley Mfg. Co. and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!

Overseasshippping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax.

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