1874 Oyster Painted Treen Egg Bank finch and respect for each and

and respect for each and all

Very good condition with some rusting that just makes it better

4 1/2" long x 1 5/8" tall x 1" deep

the elephants (and companion donkeys

and the surface a rather beautiful combination of rust and black

1874 Oyster Painted Treen Egg Bank finch and respect for each andI'd guess this coin bank was made as a gift to celebrate the birth of the year 1874, but I suppose it could have been made for Easter, perhaps with the 1874 scratched into the paint as a sort of afterthought. I'm not sure but what's better than an egg to hold every possibility?! In beautiful old paint as rich in color as a fresh laid farm egg. I love this, and equally from both sides. 4 7 8" l x 2 3 4" w x 3 1 8" t. Good coverall condition, with holes