{"product_id":"vintage-chicago-thrift-co-telescoping-pocket-dime-holder-bank-anthony-wayne-bank-fort-wayne-indiana-advertising-premium","title":"Vintage Chicago Thrift Co. Telescoping Pocket Dime Holder Bank – Anthony Wayne Bank Fort Wayne, Indiana Advertising Premium","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic, mid-20th-century mechanical telescoping pocket dime holder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebank manufactured by the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicago Thrift Co. of Chicago, Illinois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Issued as a promotional advertising premium for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthony Wayne Bank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Fort Wayne, Indiana, this clever pocket-sized coin holder features a brilliant chrome-finished, hexagonal outer sleeve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mechanism is engineered to expand from its compact closed state to an extended length as dimes are loaded, acting as a physical register of the user's savings progress. The top face features its original graphic insert showcasing the \"Anthony Wayne Bank\" name in classic gothic script, along with the vintage green \"Member FDIC\" designation below it. The base is stamped with the manufacturer's mark, confirming its origin. This is a fantastic piece of banking ephemera and mid-century exonumia, combining functional mechanical design with regional financial history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Specifics\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\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chicago Thrift Co. (Chicago, Illinois)\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\u003eBase Stamp Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Vintage Chicago Thrift Co. Telescoping Pocket Coin\"\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chrome-Plated Brass\/Steel, Celluloid or Paper Insert\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\u003eAge\/Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1940s–1950s\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\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2.4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hexagonal Columnar\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\u003eAdvertising Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Anthony Wayne Bank, Member FDIC, Ft. Wayne, Ind.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition: This pocket bank is in good vintage condition. The chrome finish maintains an impressive, reflective shine with minor surface scuffing, tiny freckling marks, and light base wear consistent with age and pocket carrying. The top advertising insert shows a beautifully aged patina with mild foxing and toning that enhances its authentic character. The mechanical telescoping action functions smoothly, moving cleanly through its full operational range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base stamping demonstrates the core markers of a genuine mid-century Chicago Thrift Co. production. The crisp geometry of the hexagonal barrel, the precise friction fit of the internal sleeve, and the specific sans-serif typography used for the \"Member FDIC\" imprint are identical to verified period premiums from this manufacturer. The presence of the authentic manufacturer's stamp on the bottom, combined with the natural dry oxidation on the unprotected metal borders and the specific degradation style of the top graphic, verifies decades of natural aging and eliminates any concern of reproduction.\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\u003eFor historical context on promotional banking premiums, exonumia, and register banks of this era, a highly recognized resource is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-3755a61a-7fff-b710-faa0-70621c77fcf6\"\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\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Banks\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\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Andy Moore\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\u003ePage Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Page 114 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(contextual classification of pocket-sized advertising and coin registers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and form their own assessment on condition, description and authenticity before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items have signs of wear commensurate with age and usage. The lack of statement regarding condition does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from any and all defects. 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