This exceptional antique lot features two highly collectible late 19th-century American pocket vest pocket register coin banks, beautifully preserving their historical integrity.

1. The Magic Pocket Savings Bank: Features prominent embossed lettering on the front barrel body reading "MAGIC POCKET SAVINGS BANK". The top brass lid is stamped "40 D or 5 P", referencing its storage capability for forty dimes or five-cent pieces. Invented by F. Raymond Laird of Philadelphia and introduced circa 1891, this classic register bank was designed to lock securely until its exact coin capacity was achieved, making it a mechanical marvel of its day.

2. The B&R Mfg. Co. Dime Bank: Hand-stamped on the reverse side barrel reading "THE B & R M'F'G Co. NEW YORK". This sleek cylindrical pocket tube features a vertical line of perforations acting as a visual register to track your accrued savings. B&R Mfg. Co. was well-regarded for producing high-quality metal novelties, whistles, and tin banks in New York City during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Both pieces retain beautiful, dry original surfaces with authentic historical patina that serious collectors prioritize.

• Material: Nickel-plated brass / steel
• Origin: United States (New York & Philadelphia)
• Age: Late 19th Century (Circa 1891–1895)

Condition

• Overall Condition: Good antique condition, showing age-appropriate wear, surface oxidation, and authentic darkening to the metal surfaces.

• Magic Pocket Bank: Shows minor denting/rubbing along the lower base edge and general surface oxidation, with crisp lettering and a tightly fitted brass lid structure.

• B&R Mfg Co. Bank: Features a well-preserved nickel-plated finish with expected light surface scratches, structural soundness, and legible maker stamping.

• Note on Surfaces: The original patina and finishes have been intentionally left completely unaltered to preserve historical value.

Authenticity Assessment

• Stamping Technique: The hand-stamped lettering on the B&R piece shows slight human variations in alignment and depth, characteristic of period production rather than modern laser etching.

• Composition: The dual-metal composition (brass cap meeting a steel/tin alloy body) on the Magic Pocket bank exhibits accurate micro-pitting and natural oxidation patterns.

• Seams: The barrel rolling and tight seam construction match the traditional mechanical tolerances utilized by late-Victorian American metal foundries.

Reference

A foundational reference for these exact types of early pocket registers can be explored in:

Book Title: The Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Banks

Author: Andy Moore & Susan Moore

Page Number: Page 112 (Still Bank Classers)

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