"Book of Knowledge" Mechanical Bank "Hometown Battery" Start Price USD 300.00 Current Price USD 300.00 Time Left 25 days 20 hours 44 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 04, 2008 End Time Monday, February 02, 2009 Location University Place, Washington See more about ' "Book of Knowledge" Mechanical Bank "Hometown Battery"' Description The original Book of Knowledge mechanical bank reproductions are just like the 19th Century originals. Sand molds were made from the originals and each mold was used only once so no details in the bank were lost. Ebay has warned prospective buyers repeatedly about counterfeit banks being sold here. The original 19th Century banks sell for  thousands of dollars. The original Book of Knowledge banks are 50 to 60 years old and retail in antique stores between $300 and $400 each. The chances of picking up an original Book of Knowledge bank here for significantly less are basically nil. This bank has great patina, just a couple of very small chips, no cracks and the mechanism works perfectly. When you press the lever the pitcher throws the coin, the batter's bat comes up, the catcher's head and hand move. A really fun bank. Shipping costs include insurance. Place a Bid!