Pair Popeye Cast Iron Still Banks
Height: 9.5 inches (larger bank) Height: 6.25 inches (smaller bank). A lot containing two still banks depicting the comic character Popeye the Sailor. Both items are of cast iron construction, consisting of two-part vertical castings joined by a central screw mechanism. The larger bank depicts Popeye standing in a classic pose with hands on hips, wearing a sailor uniform with a peaked cap. The casting includes molded details such as anchors on the forearms and buttons on the jacket. A coin slot is located horizontally across the back of the shoulders, and a circular access hole is present in the center of the back. A small circular hole is also visible on the front chest. The smaller bank features a polychrome painted finish and depicts Popeye leaning against a life ring. He is dressed in a blue shirt with a red collar, tan pants, and black shoes, with a white and black sailor hat. A red anchor tattoo is painted on the left forearm. The coin slot is located on the top of the hat. The back features a circular access hole in the middle of the torso. Neither bank bears a legible maker mark or country of origin inscription.
[ translate ]Height: 9.5 inches (larger bank) Height: 6.25 inches (smaller bank). A lot containing two still banks depicting the comic character Popeye the Sailor. Both items are of cast iron construction, consisting of two-part vertical castings joined by a central screw mechanism. The larger bank depicts Popeye standing in a classic pose with hands on hips, wearing a sailor uniform with a peaked cap. The casting includes molded details such as anchors on the forearms and buttons on the jacket. A coin slot is located horizontally across the back of the shoulders, and a circular access hole is present in the center of the back. A small circular hole is also visible on the front chest. The smaller bank features a polychrome painted finish and depicts Popeye leaning against a life ring. He is dressed in a blue shirt with a red collar, tan pants, and black shoes, with a white and black sailor hat. A red anchor tattoo is painted on the left forearm. The coin slot is located on the top of the hat. The back features a circular access hole in the middle of the torso. Neither bank bears a legible maker mark or country of origin inscription.
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