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Pocket bank...circa 1905

REVIER

REVIER

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In an area I suspect was a popular picnic area back to the 20's and maybe before, I come across a can that was not a can.
It was actually a pocket bank that was a promotional device given away by banks...in the early 1900's.
In old style font on the front are the words...

This Bank

will

be opened and

contents placed

to your account

on

presentation




Still got the chrome on it, missing some pieces, the top piece and the metal tag attached to each one with the bank info and owners account number but it is cleaning up nicely.
One I saw on eBay said this company started making these things in 1905 but I didn't believe it till I found this add in a financial paper from 1905.
Mine is slightly different but still pre 1910 I believe.
No coins in it but I will go back and look around for some and the missing pieces.
Old, unusual and rare I think...Will look great on display.
 
These are pics I pulled off if eBay from a few that are complete.
 
We're there coins in it? I hear you on the auto correct. That's why I hate posting on treasure net. It changes to many words and makes you look like an illiterate. Lol. Nice find.
 
goldseeker4000 said:
We're there coins in it? I hear you on the auto correct. That's why I hate posting on treasure net. It changes to many words and makes you look like an illiterate. Lol. Nice find.
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I wish there were coins but nope, just dirt.
Still a great find.
 
A very nice, and I would think somewhat unique find. Nice recovery for sure.
 
Congrats on a very nice find! First time I've seen one of them!
 
Very cool !
 
A very RARE & UNIQUE ITEM WHICH I HAVE NOT SEEN BEFORE SO I THANK YOU MUCH FOR SHARING! Congrats on a marvelous piece of history!! KEEP DIGGIN MIKE E
 
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