-Jumbo- (base and wheels missing) mechanical bank c. 1883

This cast iron mechanical bank, "Jumbo," was created in the late 19th century by J. & E. Stevens Company, a well-known manufacturer of cast iron toys. The bank depicts the famous circus elephant Jumbo, and its design is simple, yet charming. The elephant is rendered with a level of detail typical of this genre of art. While the bank's original base and wheels are missing, the figure itself is intact. Mechanical banks like this were popular toys in the late 19th century and were often used to teach children about saving money.