DieCast Iron 1950 Robert the Robot Sci Fi Antique Replica Mechanical Coin Bank

Learn the value of a penny saved with this antique replica

Science fiction was gaining popularity in the 1950s and our replica Robert the Robot die-cast iron mechanical coin bank was created as part of that growing trend. Prized by collectors, our Robert the Robot mechanical bank needs scrap metal to help repair his leg. To feed him coins and help the cause, place a coin on Robert's hand and depress the lever on his back, as Robert's eyes roll up, his mouth opens and he swallows it down! Metal turn stopper at the bottom allows for coin retrieval. Our finely-detailed replica mechanical coin bank is cast in foundry iron from an original then authentically hand-painted and distressed to replicate a true antique. Makes a clever desktop gift, a fun collectible, or an educational tool to teach children the importance of saving.

Dimensions: 4½"Wx5½"Dx7"H. 5 lbs.

Cast Iron banks have long been treasured collectibles, popular in Renassance Europe and even found among the tombs of ancient civilizations. In the US, mechanical banks became a household staple as 18th-century parents sought to reinforce Benjamin Franklin's aphorism: "A penny saved is a penny earned." After the Civil War, toy mechanical cast-iron models were produced en-masse until about 1930. Operating with the drop of a coin or the push of a lever, these clever banks, produced in hundreds of different themes, sizes and personalities, were at once functional, decorative, and a delight to the eye. "Still banks"-so called to differentiate them from banks with mechanical parts-have also long been collectors' favorites. Because sought-after mechanical coin banks can bring more than $50K at auction, collectors have turned to fine replicas as a more affordable way to satisfy a love for these witty, novelty, cast-iron replica works. In fact, reports indicate that even replicas are growing in value!

Please visit our store for more great products! Feel free to ask any questions.

Shipping for this item is free to the contiguous USA only. Buyer will pay for all shipping and handling costs for shipments to Alaska and Hawaii, U.S. Possessions, P.O., FPO or APO boxes. Please email with zip code for a shipping quote if this item is being sent to any of these.

International buyer will pay for all Shipping and Handling costs. International customers, please email with complete address for shipping and handling costs quote. International Buyers - Please Note: Import Duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Buy It Now must be paid in US Dollars.