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A Shephard Hardware Co. cast-iron 'Trick Dog Bank',
clown finished in red, blue and yellow, base light green and red, 'Coin is placed in the dog's mouth. When the thumb piece is pressed upon, the dog jumps through hoop held by the clown, and deposits the coin in top of barrel. Trap door in barrel prevents coin from being shaken out', 1890s (F, paint loss to front of barrel, hat and other extremities) --8½in. long
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clown finished in red, blue and yellow, base light green and red, 'Coin is placed in the dog's mouth. When the thumb piece is pressed upon, the dog jumps through hoop held by the clown, and deposits the coin in top of barrel. Trap door in barrel prevents coin from being shaken out', 1890s (F, paint loss to front of barrel, hat and other extremities) --8½in. long
See Colour Plate