AC Williams No. 4348 Cast Iron Large Prancing Horse Still Penny Coin Bank *SOLD*

AC Williams No. 4348 Cast Iron Large Prancing Horse Still Penny Coin Bank

This is a beautiful “Large Prancing Horse” No. 4348 manufactured by A.C. Williams. This particular bank was manufactured from 1910-1934. The horse is painted black with gold hooves and eyes and a red nose and mouth. The pedestal base is green. This bank is completely original with no breaks, repairs, restorations or touch ups. The paint shows a lovely patina that is to be expected with age. The pedestal is approximately 4 ½” long. The horse is approximately 7” from nose to tail and approximately 7” high. We believe this would be a stunning addition to any still bank or horse collection. We invite you to peruse the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of A.C. Williams Co. of Ravenna, Ohio:

The A. C. Williams Company was founded in business in Chagrin Falls, Ohio in 1844. It was founded by John Wesley Williams, the father of A. C. Williams. However there was a big fire at the company, and a decision was made to move to Ravenna. Ohio. Actual production started there in 1893.

Like the other famous cast iron companies of the time (Hubley, Dent, Kilgore, Arcade, Kenton), A.C. Williams manufactured cast iron cars and trucks.  From 1893 to 1923 they produced cast-iron horse-drawn rigs, autos, airplane, penny banks and tractor toys; the line included mostly miniatures distributed through Woolworth, Kresge`s, and other five-and-dime stores. They even produced some tin cars towards the end of the company’s relatively long history. Unfortunately, in 1938 they closed their toy production and continued in other ventures to this day.