Any information on cast iron herr esso drop coin bank

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Daveac, Sep 12, 2020.

  1. Daveac

    Daveac Active Member

    Hi everyone, hope you are well and copping in these hard times.
    I picked this up in an auction and I'm pretty sure it is a reproduction, but not sure the age and if it isa vintage reproduction as I know they can make it look older than what it is. Also this is the only one I can find online that looks like this condition, usually in new condition and with a yellow head. I have only found a few with a white head and again in new condition. I also can only find very little information on it and the only info I can find is the reproductions are made as a promotional (station giveaway) and has M:BUSCH GMBH at the bottom. The German based company was founded in 1935 and is in automotive parts. The casting is good quality but not as good quality as a real early cast, as you will be able to see from the photos. If anyone could provide me with any more info and maybe age, it would be much appreciated, thank you. Esso drop.jpg Esso drop1.jpg Esso drop2.jpg Esso drop3.jpg Esso drop4.jpg Esso drop5.jpg Esso drop6.jpg Esso drop7.jpg Esso drop8.jpg Esso drop9.jpg
     
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  2. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    They are all over the internet - lots on Ebay. BUT,(Like you stated) the newer ones had a yellow head and there actually was a female bank to go with the male.
     
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  3. Daveac

    Daveac Active Member

    Yes, I've seen that too. Thanks for your help.
     
  4. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Hey! Maybe you have the only one where the yellow painter had a beer lunch and just forgot to paint it? LOL!!
     
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