Early American Tin Still Bank with Original Paint, c. 1880s creature sculpture a pedestal for something else

a pedestal for something else

super evocative

it's a special small rug for a special spot

as if just waiting to pounce

Early American Tin Still Bank with Original Paint, c. 1880s creature sculpture a pedestal for something elseThere are some serious still bank experts out there, which is definitely not me, but I just sort of fell in love with this little tin one. I know it's a pretty rare one, dating to the 1880s or so, with its original paint and Elm City National Bank stenciled in gold on the front. I particularly love that the chimney serves as the coin drop! 4" tall x 3 1 8" wide x 1 3 4" deep. Red and black surface paint with gold gilt stenciling on the front. No