Savings bank, cast metal, made by Banthrico, the Minute Man model. From two different locations, Vermont and New Hampshire. Being sold individually for $19 each. Bank stands 5 3/4" tall, base is 5 1/8" by 2 3/8", excellent condition, original polished patina, refined detailing, with original coin trap on the bottom marked twice Banthrico Inc. Chicago USA, C 1974 Banthrico Chicago. Since 1930 most banks were clearly incised with the Banthrico name in the base and/or trap door of the bank until the company was sold to Toystalgia in 1985.
1. Northfield Savings Vermont (Inv. 10226)
2. Meredith Village Savings Tri Country Savings Meredith-Ashland Moultonboro (Inv. 10457)
Banthrico made over 900 different metal banks; we have a selection of classic cars, George Washington from the Presidential series, Humpty Dumpty from nursery rhyme series and a Western and Atlantic railroad car and KOKO the Wise. .
See photos. All of the banks in photo #4 just sold.
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