Santa Claus at Chimney Cast Iron 1890s by Shepard Start Price USD 2,200.00 Current Price USD 2,200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 Location Poynette, WI 53955 See more about 'Santa Claus at Chimney Cast Iron 1890s by Shepard' Description This is a Santa Claus Cast Iron Mechanical Bank in Good to Very Good condition.  Made in the 1890's by Shepard Hardware.  Here is an Antiques Roadshow appraisal of this RARE bank, you can read about it here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/archive/200705A25.html.  The one there is only slightly better condition and I am asking much less than their appraisal of  $3,000 to 5,000 which was done a year ago.  The coin box cover on the bottom  is not there but the rest works;  put the coin in Santa's hand, press the button and he puts it in the chimney.  Simple, but a great piece and highly desirable. Stands 6" tall and 4" wide. I will ship priority mail USPS and purchase the additional insurance.  This would make some collector a great Christmas Gift.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Place a Bid!