-Dog on Turntable- c. 1895

"Dog on Turntable," a cast iron mechanical bank, was made around 1895 by the H. L. Judd Manufacturing Company. The bank is shaped like a small house with a dog on a turntable, and a coin slot behind it. This bank was likely used as a fun way to teach children about saving money. The detail on the brickwork and the dog on the turntable highlight the craftsmanship and artistry of this 19th-century American toy.