Antique 1897 Mechanical Cast Iron Coin Bank - Always Did Spise A Mule For Sale

Original fully functional 1897 "Always Did 'Spise A Mule" mechanical coin bank. Features a painted cast iron mule and a boy seated on a red-trimmed base. This is the classic "Kicking Mule Over" variant. When the coin is placed and the lever is engaged, the mule pivots up on its front legs to kick violently into the air while the boy knocked backward off his seat. Both pieces move freely and function exactly as intended.
Shows honest age-related paint loss and surface patina consistent with its late-1800s origin. Please look closely at all photos to evaluate actual item condition.
H 6" x W 10" x D 2.75"