The black lettering on the top of this model car reads "State Planters Bank"  Underneath on the steel panel is embossed "BANTHRICO, INC.  CHICAGO, U.S.A."  The size is 5 1/2 inches long, 2 3/4 inches wide, and, 3 1/2 inches high. A great addition to your collection!

Nice patina. No key. Trap door will be left open. Original owner name is written on the left front fender. I made no attempt to restore this and will leave it up to the purchaser.

Most Banthrico banks were made of “white metal” consisting of 95% zinc, 5% aluminum and traces of copper, brass and lead. The production of the banks required a highly skilled workforce including a sculptor, mold maker, engraver, chemist and metallurgist. The production was by hand. The caster poured the molten metal into each mold separately. Later, imperfections and burrs were removed with a belt sander and buffing wheel. Banks were then colored through an electroplating process and a clear lacquer was applied.

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