Toy bank, trench art, or antique ammunition. Today's coin bank is made from an original 1 1/2" shell that can be argued to fall in all of the 3 categories. However, since the bottom displays 'Patent Appld For', one could argue that it is no more trench art, and it is just a manufactured toy bank made out of an old ammunition shell. We won't get into a whole discussion on what category this falls in, we'll just say that it is a great collectible to own, and that it certainly crosses over various areas of interest.

It is 8 inchess tall with a great patina. Feels solid and heavy in your hands, weighing in at 500g. From our research, the patent applied for this coin bank was in 1918. The stand shown in the photographs is not included.

For those who appreciate the history behind war and want to display a piece of it, military collectibles are a great way to learn about the historical relics of wars passed. Search our marketplace for militaria collecting.

It goes without saying that we love antique coin banks. Especially those made during times that have been long gone. If you are interested in selling one please contact us.

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