Shepard Hardware Co. ca. 1880’s Humpty Dumpty Cast Iron Mechanical Bank *SOLD

Shepard Hardware Co. ca. 1880’s Humpty Dumpty Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

This highly sought after ca. 1880’s mechanical Humpty Dumpty cast iron bank that was manufactured by the Shepard Hardware Company/C. G. Shepard and Co.  of Buffalo, New York.

We have tested the bank and it is in working order. To operate the bank you place a coin in the hand and press the lever behind the left shoulder, as the hand moves the coin towards the mouth the tongue moves out of the way and the eyes roll upwards as the coin is deposited in to the mouth. The coins can be removed by unscrewing the base plate. 

This Shepard Hardware Co. Humpty Dumpty Bank is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 5” L x 7 ½” H. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of C. G. Shepard and Co./Shepard Hardware Co. of  Buffalo, New York:

C. G. Shepard and Co. or more commonly known as Shepard Hardware Co. was founded in 1866 by Walter J. and Charles G. Shepard. They specialized in various forms of hardware, tin horns, still and mechanical banks.

In 1882, Shepard’s started manufacturing mechanical banks and by 1892 they had sold their cast-iron savings bank business to J. & E. Stevens of Cromwell of Connecticut.