C. 1896 J. &. E. Stevens "william Tell" Cast Iron

For sale is a nice example of the cast iron "William Tell " mechanical bank, patented in 1896 and manufactured by the J.& E. Stevens Co.  The bank measures approximately 6 7/8" tall x 10 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wide and it is in excellent condition for a piece this old: it still operates as it should and it retains 90%+ of its original finishes .  To operate, pull back the launcher on the rifle, place a coin in front of the launcher, depress the figure's right foot, and the coin is fired into the castle, knocking the apple off the boy's head, then ringing a bell inside the castle.  This specimen is missing the coin trap but is otherwise complete without cracks, breaks, or other damage. Please check the photos as they are an integral part of the description and provide the best overall picture of condition.  Also p lease feel free to e-mail before purchasing if you have any questions or concerns.  Thanks for looking and check out my other banks and toys on Ebay. Now for the disclaimers:  All of my items are guaranteed to be as described and I gladly will answer any questions or concerns you may have.  I do not offer returns or refunds unless the item is not as described so please be sure you've reviewed all information and taken a close look at all the pictures before purchasing. I want all my customers to be satisfied and the only way that will happen is if you have satisfied yourself that what you are buying is exactly what you wish to purchase.  I try to ship within a day or two after receiving payment, and I request that payment be made within 3 days of sale.  If this payment method is an issue, please let me know so that we may resolve the situation.  I ship to all 50 states, and will ship to Europe and Canada with the provision that the stated shipping costs will not obtain for those destinations but will instead be calculated at close of sale.

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