-Piano- (converted still bank) mechanical bank by E. M. Roche Novelty Co., Newark, New Jersey

-Piano- (converted still bank) mechanical bank c. 1900

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This mechanical bank, titled "-Piano-", is an intricately detailed miniature piano created by the E.M. Roche Novelty Co. in Newark, New Jersey, around 1900. The bank is crafted in a realistic style, featuring a detailed piano body with a set of keys, and is decorated with embossed images of musical instruments, like the harp and violin. This playful bank is an example of the popular Victorian era trend of incorporating functional toys into household decor.