Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Heavy Metal
Distinguishing marks
Patented June 8 1886
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1886
Size and dimensions of this item
11" tall
Weight
2-3 pds
Long Description
 Working, excellent condition, no chipping. Mechanical Uncle Sam Bank Patened June 8 1886
Was owned by my great scientist uncle who invented the first model microphone bought by Royer Michrophones. Â His model being Speiden.
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History
This item has been in my recently deceased uncle's collection. He was a scientist and invented the first microphone which was bought out by Royer microphone.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Re: Mechanical Uncle Sam Coin Bank
 nice. i have one also but i believe its a remake.. does yours take a key? if it is the original i was told they run between $1500 up to $9500.. Â
Re: Mechanical Uncle Sam Coin Bank
We've had a pile of these Uncle Sam banks listed here in recent years, but as this bank has been extensivly reproduced you really need to have a specialist have a look at it. Values for them are all over the map, here's a link tomauctions for them this past year:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=uncle+sam+bank&fq=&sort=relevan…