Saturday, 24 May 2025

Good Grief! Ed's Found Another Bank!


Woodsy,

While perusing my files to prepare for more blog posts, I came across yet another bank.

 This time it's a tin-litho affair from U.S. Metal Toy. While there is no manufacturer's hallmark, this is definitely a U.S. Metal Toy product (I have another one like this that isn't a bank). 

 This was most likely made in the mid-to-late '50s.

From Vegas Base
Ed

8 comments:

  1. Paul Adams from New Zealand5/24/2025 3:15 am

    That is beautiful, and packed with action.

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    1. Thanx Paul! U.S. Metal toy made some nice Western themed toys then - loads of nostalgia!

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  2. Very nice, I love the comics-type lithos. A tight spot there!

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    1. Thanx Arto! It's like having a comic book on a toy.

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  3. Tin Litho toys are a lost art form, I have always loved them. This one is a real beauty! SFZ

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    1. It sure is Rob. A couple of companies have tried to bring them back, but really, their time has passed.

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  4. Looks ace that Ed, half way between banks and toys. Really captures the spirit of the horses and wagon.

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    1. Thanx Woodsy! I love how they packed as much action as they could in the artwork - very reminiscent of '50s era cowboy shoot 'em ups.

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