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Up for sale is an exceptional piece of mid-century home history: an original vintage Climax Metal Home Budget Bank in vibrant factory red enamel.Manufactured under Louis M. Piker\'s famous June 1933 design patent (Pat. No. 1,912,915), this mechanical cash-sorting box represents the classic pre-war household envelope budgeting system. It is remarkably complete, highly preserved, and ready for display or functional retro-budgeting use.Key Features & Condition Details:
- 100% Complete: Includes all 8 original tin sorting coin/cash cups, the original removable central metal tray divider, the original stamped flat metal key, and a set of original paper category labels (including Rent, Utilities, Clothing, Insurance, and Entertainment).
- Exterior Condition: The original red enamel paint is in beautiful condition with a brilliant gloss, showing only minor age-appropriate shelf wear and light scuffing on the bottom. There are no major dents, deep scratches, or heavy rust.
- Functionality: The latch mechanism snaps shut securely, and the lock mechanism turns smoothly with the included original key.
- Interior Condition: The internal metal lift-out tray and tin cups are incredibly clean with a nice natural metal patina and no heavy corrosion.A stellar addition to an Americana advertising collection, a vintage bank collection, or a unique functional conversation piece for a modern home office or \"cash stuffing\" budget system.Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition. Will be packed securely (cups packed separately to prevent interior scuffing) and shipped promptly with tracking.
