{"product_id":"antique-pocket-savings-bank-lot-3-1891-magic-surplus-bank-ny-empire-20s-london-6d-sixpence-pocket-bank-victorian-era-mechanical-coin-register-tubes","title":"Antique Pocket Savings Bank Lot (3) - 1891 Magic Surplus Bank NY, Empire 20s London, 6d Sixpence Pocket Bank - Victorian Era Mechanical Coin Register Tubes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional collector's lot features three (3) authentic Victorian-era mechanical cylindrical pocket savings banks, each showcasing unique regional variations, mechanical registration features, and historical markings. These miniature tube banks were highly popular structural novelties in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed to encourage thrift by securely locking currency inside until a specific savings target was achieved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three pieces included in this collection are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. The Magic \"Surplus Bank\" (New York): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by the Introduction Co. of New York, this piece features an explicit patent date of March 31, 1891, on the side and a crisp \"NEW MODEL 1892\" stamped into the pebbled top lid. It retains beautiful remnants of its original silver\/nickel flashing over solid brass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. The Magic Pocket Savings Bank (Sixpence - United Kingdom): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly sought-after pre-decimal British variant stamped \"SIX PENCE\" on the pebbled top and \"SIXPENCE ONLY\" on the side. It features a vertical column of circular registration sight holes allowing the user to view the stacked coin count.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. The Empire Pocket Savings Bank (London): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped \"EMPIRE S 20 BANK\" on the upper cap and \"20s \/ MAGIC POCKET SAVINGS BANK LONDON\" along the exterior cylinder casing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Brass \/ Mixed Copper Alloys with remnants of original Nickel\/Silver plating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States (New York) \u0026amp; United Kingdom (London)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge \/ Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Victorian (Circa 1891–1895)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarying heights, approximately 1.75\" to 2\" tall for the tallest unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanism Type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCylindrical mechanical coin registration \/ automatic locking tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Polish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese banks boast exceptional, dry, untouched original surfaces with a deep, historic mustard-brass and oxidized silver-tone patina. In strict alignment with advanced antiquarian curation, the original historical surfaces have not been polished or chemically altered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear \u0026amp; Markings: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll stamped text, registry marks, numbers, and corporate stamps remain crisp, highly legible, and unrubbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural Integrity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine antique condition. Minor age-appropriate surface pin-dents, surface scuffs, and natural plating loss are present, emphasizing their authentic late-19th-century utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamination of the physical characteristics confirms period authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturing methods precisely mirror documented late-Victorian standards: the high-relief incised lettering reveals sharp, crisp serifs typical of late 19th-century die-stamping rather than soft modern casting replicas. The distinctive pebbling patterns on the top caps, the precision-drilled circular coin indicator sight holes, and the authentic, uneven wear on the thin micro-layered nickel flashing are key period-correct markers that cannot be cleanly replicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Coin Banks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Moore and Susan Moore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage \/ Section Reference: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor reference to late-Victorian cylindrical pocket registry tubes, mechanical coin slots, and pocket-sized brass premium-safe variations of the 1890s. (Cross-reference: Period classified listings for these specific units date securely to April\/May 1895).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. 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