Up for sale is an antique 1930s tinplate lithographed mechanical savings bank titled the "Get Rich Quick Bank", manufactured by The Girard Model Works, Inc. in Girard, Pennsylvania.

This classic Depression-era tin toy features vivid blue, orange, and black Art Deco lithographed borders along with side artwork depicting "The U.S. Mint – Philadelphia" and a side graphic arched vault door reading "Savings Bank - Door Opens at $10.00". The top housing features separate coin slots for Nickles and Dimes with metal tabs. The front display panel includes deposit counter windows and the official circular logo "Girard Toys - Making Childhoods Hour Happier" printed on the back panel alongside manufacturer details and the 200 Fifth Ave, NY office address.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: The Girard Model Works, Inc. (Girard, PA / New York, NY)

• Era: Circa late 1920s – early 1930s

• Material: Rolled Sheet Steel / Tinplate Lithograph

• Dimensions: Approximately 3.75″ H × 2.5″ W × 3.5″ D

• Weight: 7.5 oz (approx. 212 grams)

Condition Report (Sold AS-IS)

• Mechanical Status: Sold AS-IS. The top metal plunger handle pulls down, but the internal counter wheel mechanism does not cycle/function reliably, though it hasn't been tested with coins.

• Physical & Surface Condition: Surface exhibits authentic vintage wear consistent with age and play, including minor edge metal scuffs, paint flakes, light oxidization spots along seams, and surface scratches. Hand-written vintage period script ("No Good Bank") is etched into the bottom orange base paint from a past owner. The lithograph colors remain bright and highly presentable for display.

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