| The picture below shows a larger view of the (3) Different Small Old Advertising Premium Novelty Dime Coin Banks in this lot. At least two of these banks were used an advertising premiums given out to customers to promote saving money. One is made of metal, one of hard plastic, and one is plastic with a metal top. All three allow you to see how many dimes are inside, with two of them having a counter or gauge on the side. The second and third banks will hold $5.00 in dimes. The first one will hold more. From left to right, these dime banks are marked as follows: (no advertising)
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13-977 THE B & R. M'F'G CO.
NEW YORK THE LOWELL FIVE CENT SAVINGS BANK
34 JOHN ST. - LOWELL
BOSTON RD. - CHELMSFORD
VINAL SQ. - NO. CHELMSFORD
MADE IN U.S.A. The banks measures about 3-9/16'', 2-5/8'', and 3-3/16'' tall. They appear to be in good to excellent condition as pictured. |
