Description

Heavy cast-iron mechanical bank shaped like a cannon marked "U.S." with a ship-like platform labeled "SPAIN" at one end. The piece has painted details in black, green, brown and gold; lever action likely operates the cannon/ship mechanism to accept and store coins. Solid, decorative iron construction shows light surface wear and paint loss consistent with age but no major breaks visible. A sturdy collectible for a shelf or historical toy bank collection; measures compactly and is functional as a coin bank.