Circa 1900 Barrel Bank from Portsmouth Trust & Guarantee Co. (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

This is a circa 1900 barrel bank decorated in rich red and gold from the Portsmouth Trust & Guarantee Company, a bank started by local brewer, politician and all-around icon Frank Jones. The bank (shaped, of course, like a barrel) has a coin slot in its side and a keyhole at the bottom (key since lost). The bottom of the barrel advises to SAVE YOUR COINS AND HAVE BARRELS OF MONEY.

Circa 1900.

Approximately 2-3/4" in height and 2" in diameter (at widest point).

Plated brass with painted areas.

BANKERS THRIFT CORP. CHICAGO.

This is from a Portsmouth, New Hampshire collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX97 LFJX2/11 SFJX8/12

7+ (Very Fine+): The bank has some very small spots of light oxidation and an overall light to medium wear and tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.