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Circa 1890 Dark Town Battery Mechanical Baseball Bank
<p>Featuring antique craftsmanship and moving mechanical figures on top, this roughly 2x9" cast iron bank, patented by James H. Bowen of Philadelphia and manufactured by J. & E. Stevens, is a relic of baseball's days of yore. Though it does bear imagery that today would be considered offensive, the scarcity of these items make them a valuable addition to any baseball collection. The spring loaded, push button coin bank features a pitcher, batter, and catcher engaging in a spirited game of baseball. On the front, in raised, red-painted lettering, "Darktown Battery" is written on the front of the base, with two crossed bats in between the words. <span style="font-size: 10pt;">This piece presents in EX condition overall with all original paint. B</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">at was broken and expertly repaired; coin trap on bottom is missing. </span></p><p> </p>
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