-Punch on Wheeled Base- still bank c. 20th century

This cast iron still bank, "Punch on Wheeled Base," was created by Xonex International, Inc. in the 20th century. It depicts a jester figure in a brightly colored costume, standing on a wheeled base that advertises "Punch" brand cigars. This whimsical piece, housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the popularity of cast iron banks as playful and practical objects in the early 20th century, reflecting the era's fascination with novelty and advertising.