-Creedmoor- mechanical bank c. 1877

"Creedmoor" is a cast iron mechanical bank designed by James H. Bowen, circa 1877. This whimsical piece depicts a man aiming a rifle at a tree trunk, which acts as the bank's coin slot. The bank's colorful, detailed craftsmanship captures the charm of late 19th-century toymaking, serving as a reminder of the popular "Creedmoor" rifle competition of the time. The bank's intricate design and playful functionality makes it a treasured object for collectors of Americana and folk art.