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A cast-iron mechanical coin bank, often referred to as the “Giant in Turret” or “Man in Castle Tower.”
Features and Origin
Design: The coin bank depicts a giant or guard holding a club, emerging from a castle tower.
Mechanism: It is a mechanical model; when a coin is inserted into the slot, the figure on top of the tower moves.
Material: Made of heavy cast iron and hand-painted.
History: The original design dates back to the late 19th century (circa 1892) and was produced by John Harper & Company in England.