"Clown on Globe" mechanical bank

Designer: James H. Bowen; Manufacturer: J. & E. Stevens Company, Cromwell, Connecticut, 1843-1950s

clown in red and yellow costume seated on rotating blue ball; base is taupe with scroll and leaf designs; coin slot on top; 4 feet

Date

c. 1890

In our collection

since November the 1st, 2008 up to now

Dimensions

9 1/8 x 5 1/16 x 5 1/16 in. (23.18 x 12.86 x 12.86 cm)

Location

Not on View

Medium

Iron, pigment (repainted)

Price

Composition