Vintage book-shaped mechanical savings bank advertising The First National Bank of Everett.
Made by Automatic Recording Safe Co., Chicago, U.S.A., this unusual bank is designed to resemble a small blue book with decorative metal corner protectors and embossed details.
Features separate slots marked:
* Insert Bills * Insert Coins
The front is embossed with “The First National Bank of Everett”, making this a nice piece of vintage Everett, Washington banking and local-history memorabilia.
The bank is currently locked and no key is included. Because it cannot be opened, the interior and internal mechanism have not been inspected. It is being sold as found.
Approximate era: 1920s–1940s Material: Metal mechanism with blue textured book-style covering and metal fittings Maker: Automatic Recording Safe Co. Location advertised: Everett, Washington
Condition notes: Shows expected vintage wear including surface scuffs, rubbing, edge wear, and oxidation/tarnish to the metal portions. There is visible wear to the covering near the edges and corners. Overall displays nicely for its age.
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