Cast Iron Lighthouse & Sailboat Mechanical Coin Bank | Bits & Pieces

Mechanical banks have delighted collectors for well over a century, turning the simple act of saving a coin into a small moment of entertainment. This cast iron reproduction continues that tradition with a coastal twist.

This is a working mechanical bank built around a small scene: a red and white lighthouse stands watch above the shoreline while a sailboat waits below. Place a coin on the boat's deck, release the mechanism, and watch it glide toward the lighthouse before delivering the coin safely into the bank. The action is simple, satisfying, and every bit as enjoyable today as the mechanical banks that inspired it.

Produced by Bits & Pieces, this reproduction is cast from iron and hand painted in coastal colors, giving it substantial weight and a display-worthy presence. At more than five pounds, it feels every bit as solid as it looks.

Whether displayed in a beach house, office, bookshelf, or nautical collection, it captures a bit of seaside charm while remaining fully functional as a coin bank.

Details

• Cast iron mechanical coin bank
• Lighthouse and sailboat coastal design
• Working mechanical action
• Coin travels by boat into the bank
• Hand-painted finish
• Manufactured by Bits & Pieces
• Approximate dimensions: 8.5 × 8.5 × 3 in.
• Approximate weight: 82 oz. (5 lb. 2 oz.)

Condition

Pre-owned. Tested and fully functional with smooth mechanical operation. Light wear consistent with careful use. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.