1873 J&E Stevens 'Always Did Speis A Mule' Mechanical Bank
1873 J&E Stevens 'Always Did Speis A Mule' Mechanical Bank
Here is a 1873 J&E Stevens 'Always Did Speis A Mule' Mechanical Bank. It is painted cast iron with 85% original polychrome paint. It functions and has its closure. When locked in place, put a coin under the seat. Push the button and the mule, spins around, strikes the Black American figure, knocking him backwards, depositing the coin. It passed the bank pattern book ‘originality’ test and is clean, showing moderate play wear, VG.