Early American Tin Still Bank with Original Paint, c. 1880s Mississippi the checkerboard is oriented horizontally

the checkerboard is oriented horizontally

Based on other tramp art boxes in this sort of style that I've seen

These sorts of gaming counters were made by Chinese artisans in the 18th and early 19th centuries

extending up along the edges and attached by thread wound through pierced holes

I especially like the form of this one

Early American Tin Still Bank with Original Paint, c. 1880s Mississippi the checkerboard is oriented horizontallyThere are some serious still bank experts out there, which is definitely not me, but I just sort of fell in love with this little tin one. I know it's a pretty rare one, dating to the 1880s or so, with its original paint and Elm City National Bank stenciled in gold on the front. I particularly love that the chimney serves as the coin drop! 4" tall x 3 1 8" wide x 1 3 4" deep. Red and black surface paint with gold gilt stenciling on the front. No