Cast Iron Sailor Bank

Collectibles : Banks : Cast Iron

 

This example is a new reproduction cast iron still bank fashioned after the smaller of two sizes made at the beginning of the 20th century. The 'Sailor with Oar' cast iron still bank from which this new example was taken was originally made by Hubley. Be advised that this copied example exhibits none of the fine detail one should expect to be present on an original. The sailor's facial features can be called rudimentary, at best, for instance. There are no identifiable details in the uniform, such as definition in the kerchief at his neck, and the boat oar he's holding is virtually unidentifiable. It looks rather like a flattened baseball bat.

This bank has been 'distressed' so that it doesn't seen so much the brand new, blobby faced, newly painted item it really is. The intent is to make the new paint job seem shabby, with wear similar to that which one would expect to see on a truly old painted, cast iron still bank. And even though a modern domed head screw holds the halves together this new bank is often found described as still having most of its 'original paint.'

Note the visible rough grinding marks at the seams. These marks are the signature of the modern power tool. Finishing marks on an authentically old Hubley piece would be practically non-existent or nearly invisible.

These rough and fat looking modern imported reproduction 'Sailor' banks can be purchased for around $5 each. So, don't over pay if you just want to own one for fun.

This item measures approximately 5 inches tall by 2 1/2 inches wide.

Item ID: 2007RP000146