-Circus Ticket Collector- mechanical bank c. 1879

"Circus Ticket Collector" is a cast iron mechanical bank made by the H. L. Judd Manufacturing Company in 1879. The bank depicts a man in a tuxedo standing beside a barrel. When a coin is dropped into the slot, the man's arm moves to lift the lid of the barrel, depositing the coin inside. This whimsical bank is a great example of 19th century American folk art and is a popular collectible item among enthusiasts of antique toys and Americana.