An authentic early 20th-century antique cast iron still coin bank believed manufactured by the A.C. Williams Company of Ravenna, Ohio, circa 1910s to 1920s. This model depicts a standing horse with the name "BEAUTY" deeply embossed in raised serif lettering on the left flank. Constructed from two sand-cast iron halves united by a single, original center machine screw through the body. Features a top-loading coin slot along the upper ridge of the mane. The piece retains its original black cold-painted finish over heavy sand-cast iron, exhibiting natural age-appropriate wear, high-point paint loss, and mild ambient surface oxidation that highlight its historical integrity. The surface remains untouched and uncleaned to preserve its original factory patina.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: A.C. Williams Co.

• Origin: Ravenna, Ohio, USA

• Era: Circa 1910s–1920s

• Material: Sand-Cast Iron

• Dimensions: Approximately 4.75" Length x 4.0" Height

• Weight: 12.3 oz (348 g)

• Condition: Good Antique Condition. Structurally complete with no breaks, fractures, cracks, or repairs. Retains significant original black paint with authentic, scattered surface wear, minor oxidation, and edge wear consistent with a century of age.

Reference

• Book Title: The Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Banks

• Authors: Andy Moore and Susan Moore

• Page / Plate Reference: Page 86, Entry / Figure No. 515 (A.C. Williams "Beauty" Horse Still Bank entry group).

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