Description: This is a Vintage 1950s or 1960s Banthrico 1915 Chevy Roadster Metal Car Coin Bank Promotion for Ipswich Savings Bank in Ipswich,Rowley and Essex, Massachusetts. Ipswich Savings Bank was established in 1869 in Ipswich, MA. It changed its name to Ipswich Bank in 1997 and was acquired by TD Bank in 2002. The car is cast of White Metal in an Antique Brass finish. It has aluminum wheels on a steel axle that turn. The bottom is steel with a keyed trap door. Don't have the key, but a bent heavy duty paper clip can be used to pick the lock. I will leave the trap door open when I ship it. Below is a little history of Banthrico, Inc.: Banthrico, Inc., a Chicago, Illinois firm, started life as Banker's Thrift Corporation in 1914. Jerome Aronson and Joseph Eisendrath purchased the company in 1931 and renamed the company Banthrico. It became to be known as "The Coin Bank People." Banthrico's staff, of roughly 75 highly skilled employees, had crafted over 900 varieties of monetary storage molds through the ensuing decades. Within that list were modes of transportation, including the automobile. The automobile banks were hand-cast using White Metal (95 percent zinc, 5 percent aluminum and traces of lead, brass and copper). Molds were poured individually and imperfections were removed with a belt sander and buffing wheel. Banks were then colored through an electroplating process and a clear lacquer finish was applied. The most popular finishes were pewter and antique brass. Each bank featured a keyed trap door and coin slot on the underside. Banks made after the 1960's did not have keyed doors and were not painted, instead, they had a brushed finish. The car is 5 1/4" long, 2 5/8" wide and 3 1/4" tall at the high point. It weighs 15.6 Oz. Guessing the scale to be 1:24. Please see the Item Specifics for the Condition details and look closely at all the photos and judge for yourself. Shipping Cost varies according to buyer's location and is calculated by the weight of the package. The displayed shipping cost, for this item, is based on a package weight of 2 Lbs. Reserve Bid Price = $12.99 ATTENTION ALL BUYERS Please NOTE the following sales conditions: 1. No International shipping. I Ship in the United States ONLY to an eBay U.S. Verified Address. 2. Sales Tax is Charged by eBay to buyers based on the applicable tax laws of their state. 3. Payment is due within 4 days of sale. If you need more time to pay, please contact me. Unpaid orders will be canceled after 4 days. Please review the photos and descriptions carefully. If something is not clear to you, please ask questions BEFORE bidding or buying. Upon receipt, please examine your item carefully. If there is an issue with the item, please Contact Me immediately. I will work with you to resolve any problem. Please don't just leave negative or neutral feedback because you are unhappy with what you received, Contact Me first. I strive to deliver 100% satisfaction to all my customers. Thank You.
Price: 0.99 USD
Location: Ipswich, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-26T15:02:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Vehicle Make: Chevrolet
Color: Antique Brass
Vehicle Type: Car
Custom Bundle: No
Material: White Metal
Scale: 1:24
Gender: Boys & Girls
Year of Manufacture: 1950
Modified Item: No
Brand: Banthrico Inc
Series: Roadster
Theme: Coin Bank Promotion
Vehicle Year: 1915
Recommended Age Range: Adult
Features: Bank, Advertising Specimen
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Chevy
