Chronometer cast-iron mechanical bank in original condition with embossed image of a winged satyr-like character.
Value: $20,700
Venue: Morphy Auctions, September 2008
What makes this bank so valuable:
Although not as fully articulated as some mechanicals, its rarity, extraordinary artwork, and having 95 percent of its original paint in tact makes this bank an object of intense interest amongst avid collectors.