-Columbia Bank- still bank c. 1897

This cast iron still bank, created around 1897 by the Columbia Grey Iron Company, is a charming miniature replica of a bank vault. The bank features a green painted door with a black handle and a keyhole, reminiscent of a real bank vault. Its diminutive size and playful design, measuring just 3 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in., makes it a delightful collectible piece of Americana. The bank, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship of the late 19th century.