original cast iron stump speaker mechanical bank Obama Start Price USD 795.00 Current Price USD 795.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location connecticut See more about 'original cast iron stump speaker mechanical bank Obama' Description   Genuine antique cast iron Stump Speaker mechanical bank. With the coming Obama Presidancy stock in this bank should be on the rise for its increased historical significance. Bank satires the rise of black freedmen politicians following the civil war with the carpet bag a symbol of northern money buying influence in the south. This is the real 1880s version of the bank with key open trap door on the back. No key. Clear patent marking cast in the base. Paint is fair with some original good, some original damaged, and some repaint. Main area of repaint is the red side panels to base. One eye has been partially touched up. The top hat only has some black on the hat band. Looks like the bank was subjected to attic heat and there is a lot of alligatoring of the paint , especially the black paint of the head. Fortunately the repainting appears to have been halted at an early stage. The multi color suit is in nice condition. One of the better pieces of black memorobilia. Buyer pays $10.00 mail. Place a Bid!