ANTIQUE CAST IRON SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Start Price USD 1,275.00 Current Price USD 1,275.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 02, 2008 Location 07450,N.J. See more about 'ANTIQUE CAST IRON SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK' Description ANTIQUE SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co.,Buffalo NY. "Speaking Dog" Mechanical Bank. 1885. Painted cast iron. Peter Adams and Charles Shepard Bank. The bank is in her original condition with no restoration. To operate the bank, depress the lever on the base near the dog, which makes the girl's right arm to move back, dropping the coin placed on the small tray into the seat opening beside her. The dog opens its mouth as if barking and wags its tail. The bank works great.   No key to open her up. There is some normal paint loss, but otherwise, a nice bank.  It is 7 1/2" tall x 7" high and is marked with a patent date of July 14, 1885 on the bottom.     Prompt payment for won items is expected. THE FINE PRINT:________________________________________________________ PAYMENT:  I prefer money orders/cashiers checks and personal checks ( PAY PAL PAYMENTS ACCEPTED)to be received within 7 days or buyer forfeits their winning item. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALL WON ITEMS EXPECTED WITHIN 5 DAYS!  BUYER TO NOTIFY ME OF CHOSEN PAYMENT METHOD AT AUCTION’S END. E-mail any questions to me before bidding. SHIPPING&HANDLING: Shipping is via USPS mail & I will combine shipping for multiple purchases.  Buyer pays shipping & handling – and –insurance is included in shipping and based on final selling price.  Check my 100% POSITIVE feedback.  ITEMS ARE PACKAGED SECURELY AND SHIPPED PROMPTLY WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH.  NOT responsible for damage or loss of uninsured items. RETURN POLICY:  Returned items are accepted only if postmarked within 7 business days and only if the item has been grossly misrepresented. SHIPPING AND INSURANCE COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.     Place a Bid!