. English: Cast iron mechanical bank. Shows an Italian mason working on a brick wall with an Irish hod carrier. To deposit a coin, it must be placed in the hod. Hitting the lever will move the hod forward allowing the coin to drop into a trap that opens to receive the coin. At the same time the mason raises both hands, lifting a brick and trowel. When the lever is released, the coin trap closes and all other parts return to their previous position. Manufactured by the Shepard Hardware Company circa 1887. Title: Mason and Hod Carrier Mechanical Coin Bank . circa 1887 1004 Mason and Hod Carrier
. English: Cast iron mechanical bank. Shows an Italian mason working on a brick wall with an Irish hod carrier. To deposit a coin, it must be placed in the hod. Hitting the lever will move the hod forward allowing the coin to drop into a trap that opens to receive the coin. At the same time the mason raises both hands, lifting a brick and trowel. When the lever is released, the coin trap closes and all other parts return to their previous position. Manufactured by the Shepard Hardware Company circa 1887. Title: Mason and Hod Carrier Mechanical Coin Bank . circa 1887 1004 Mason and Hod Carrier Mechanical Coin Bank
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