Wonderful Tramp Art House Shaped Still Bank with Mirror Windows

Regular price $135.00

I might guess that it was a shattered mirror that gave rise to this wonderful old house bank--which to my mind makes it extra lucky!--but whether the actual case or or not, I do think those mirror fragments behind each of the cutout windows and door make it an extra special one for sure. The whole thing, though, teems with love and care, with carved wood strips carefully laid in horizontal, vertical, and zig zag patterns across every surface, and carved trim along the edges and peak of the roof. A few bits missing here and there but with a fantastic patina that more than makes up for them I think. I'm not sure how one would retrieve coins dropped inside, however, so best just for display.

5 5/16" x 4 3/8" x 4 3/8" t, solid, sturdy and stable. Late 19th/vey early 20th c.