-Southern Comfort- (copper color) mechanical bank c. 1950s

This copper-colored mechanical bank, titled "-Southern Comfort-" and produced by Duro Mold and Manufacturing Inc. in the 1950s, features a kneeling figure aiming a rifle at a stylized bottle of Southern Comfort whiskey. The bank's design, with its focus on a popular alcoholic beverage, reflects the marketing strategies of the time and highlights a shift towards consumerism and product-themed collectibles. The piece's playful and humorous nature demonstrates a lighthearted approach to popular culture, making it an intriguing example of mid-century American design and marketing.