Bidspirit auction | Important Gilt Wheelbarrow Bank

Important Gilt Wheelbarrow Bank - Vienna - 1880's - 3 5/8” T x 6 3/4” L. Bob and Shirley Peirce Collection. Among toy banks, this is one of the most exciting examples of craftsmanship to ever come on the market. The complex twisting and beading of the material is masterful. A royal portrait of Franz Josef and Elizabeth (emperor & empress of Austria) is found on top of the basket. This must be lifted to deposit your coins. Condition: Near Mint - Extraordinary Patina.