{"product_id":"antique-pocket-coin-savings-banks-lot-of-2-1890s-magic-pocket-savings-bank-b-r-mfg-co-new-york-dime-tube-bank-register","title":"Antique Pocket Coin Savings Banks Lot of 2 | 1890s Magic Pocket Savings Bank \u0026 B\u0026R Mfg Co New York Dime Tube Bank Register","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional antique lot features two highly collectible late 19th-century American pocket vest pocket register coin banks, beautifully preserving their historical integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Magic Pocket Savings Bank: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures prominent embossed lettering on the front barrel body reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"MAGIC POCKET SAVINGS BANK\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The top brass lid is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"40 D or 5 P\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe B\u0026amp;R Mfg. Co. Dime Bank: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-stamped on the reverse side barrel reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"THE B \u0026amp; R M'F'G Co. NEW YORK\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This sleek cylindrical pocket tube features a vertical line of perforations acting as a visual register to track your accrued savings. B\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eBoth pieces retain beautiful, dry original surfaces with authentic historical patina that serious collectors prioritize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNickel-plated brass \/ steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States (New York \u0026amp; Philadelphia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 19th Century (Circa 1891–1895)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-55baeb1c-7fff-1a23-c1df-ea4927abb4dd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition, showing age-appropriate wear, surface oxidation, and authentic darkening to the metal surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagic Pocket Bank: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShows minor denting\/rubbing along the lower base edge and general surface oxidation, with crisp lettering and a tightly fitted brass lid structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB\u0026amp;R Mfg Co. Bank: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures a well-preserved nickel-plated finish with expected light surface scratches, structural soundness, and legible maker stamping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote on Surfaces: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original patina and finishes have been intentionally left completely unaltered to preserve historical value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamping Technique: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-stamped lettering on the B\u0026amp;R piece shows slight human variations in alignment and depth, characteristic of period production rather than modern laser etching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dual-metal composition (brass cap meeting a steel\/tin alloy body) on the Magic Pocket bank exhibits accurate micro-pitting and natural oxidation patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeams:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The barrel rolling and tight seam construction match the traditional mechanical tolerances utilized by late-Victorian American metal foundries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eA foundational reference for these exact types of early pocket registers can be explored in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Banks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Moore \u0026amp; Susan Moore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-879c8d4a-7fff-710c-44aa-36400f3065db\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003ePage Number: Page 112 (Still Bank Classers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-5016dd2f-7fff-f8f9-0a76-16a259b6032d\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping calculated by USPS\/UPS\/FedEx based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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