On view is a Hubley antique mechanical acrobat circus cast iron bank. Patent dated 6- 17- 1882 Hubley on the bottom. The acrobat kicks the penny when the lever is moved and it flies into the open area under the other figure. It does have some surface wear to the paint. The bank weighs 6 lb and 5 oz. It measures approximately 7.25 in tall by 7 in long. Please review all the photos for further details and measurements. These photos are also a part of the description for this listing. Thank you for viewing.
The product is an early antique cast iron shooting gallery duck target manufactured by HM Quackenbush in the United States. It is designed with a Circus & Carnival theme and is a part of historical memorabilia related to fairs, parks, and architecture. The #3 target was specifically made for use in shooting galleries. Condition as seen in photos. Estate item that appears complete, and works as it should. Press the duck down, and when you hit the bullseye, the duck pops up and the bell rings.
Antique early shooting gallery target in a well-defined donkey shape. Expected wear with no breaks or cracks. Some spots of original park paint and surface rust.
A NTIQUE V INTAGE. C AST I RON. HUGE AND VERY SUBSTANTIAL OLD GRAY PAINTED CAST IRON ELEPHANT DOORSTOP. REALISTIC SKIN’WRINKLE’ DETAIL… AND CHECK OUT THOSE GREAT EYES. HONEST PAINT WEAR AND A FABULOUS PATINA THAT ONLY COMES WITH TRUE AGE AND LOVING USE. REMNANTS OF OLD FADED GREEN FELT ON BOTTOM OF FEET… I SEE OTHERS LISTED AS “HUBLEY”… HOWEVER THERE ARE NO MAKER’S MARKS ON THIS OR THEIRS. MEASURES A WHOPPING 12 ” LONG X 8 1/4″ TALL. AND THIS FAT OLD BOY WEIGHS IN AT NEARLY 9 POUNDS. TIME TO FIND’JUMBO’ AN APPRECIATIVE HOME. WITH A NEW DOOR TO HOLD OPEN. PLEASE PAY WITHIN 3 DAYS OF SALE…
Antique early shooting gallery target in a well-defined donkey shape. Expected wear with no breaks or cracks. Some spots of original park paint and surface rust.