This is a charming antique/vintage American cast iron "Kitty with Bow" still penny bank. Standing nearly 5 inches tall, this substantial piece features an adorable seated kitten looking slightly askew with an oversized bow tied around its neck. It is constructed of two cast-iron halves joined securely by an authentic original iron flathead screw on the reverse. The bank features a horizontal coin slot located along the upper neckline/back of the head. It retains a highly desirable, honest aged patina with chippy off-white/cream body paint and a lovely distressed turquoise/blue accent color on the collar bow.

• Height: Approx. 4.75" – 5"

• Weight: 1 lb 7 oz

• Origin: United States (Lancaster/Wrightsville, Pennsylvania region)

• Age: Circa 1920s–1940s

• Material: Heavy Cast Iron

• Condition: Good antique/vintage condition. The piece shows significant, authentic paint loss and "chippy" surface wear across the face and body, highlighting its rich history and honest age. No structural cracks, breaks, or repairs to the iron. The original hardware is intact and holds both halves tightly together.

Reference

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

• Author: Andy and Susan Moore

• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

• Page Number: Page 79 (Features similar illustrated examples of American cast iron seated cat banks with bows).

Authenticity Assessment

The bottom view reveals the signature four circular core holes alongside clean, factory-ground flat feet. Authentic early banks like those by Hubley or John Wright were precisely hand-filed or ground at the seams to sit flush on surfaces. Furthermore, the tight, clean body seams with minimal casting flash lines and houses a deeply oxidized, correct single flathead steel slot screw. The paint degradation reveals multilayered micro-flaking and mild underlying iron oxidation that cannot be easily replicated by artificial distressing.

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