Always Did ‘Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank Works 1897 Start Price USD 650.00 Current Price USD 650.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 659.95 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 14, 2008 End Time Friday, November 21, 2008 Location PANORA, IA See more about 'Always Did ‘Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank Works 1897' Description   This here be an OLD mechanical bank made of cast iron and carries a patent date of Apr. 27, 1897.  Dat's even older dan me!  The base has “Always Did ‘Spise a Mule” cast into it.  When properly set, and coin in place under the little black fella, pushing the release button causes the mule to rear up, swing around and smack him, knocking him over.  At this time the coin then slides into the bank.  To reset, the horse is spun around and pushed down to the base.  Then the little guy is brought upright and locked back in place, ready for another pop in the mouth.  Works just fine but has some paint loss suffered over the last hundred years, or so.  Lid for bank is somewhere else.  This is quite rare and very fine example of true antique black Americana.     What else to say? Oh yeah, the cost of shipping is just that, the cost of shipping this item from my 50216 zippie code to yours'n. No packing or handling rip-offs. Paypal items must be shipped to a "CONFIRMED ADDRESS". No international payments through Paypal accepted.    RETURN POLICY:  Don’t like it?  Full refunds, less applicable fees, are allowed for the return of the same item in the same condition as sent.  This policy is valid for up to three business days after receipt of item. Place a Bid!