MICKEY MOUSE

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MICKEY MOUSE
A rare early 1930's German lithographic tinplate mechanical bank with lever action eyes and extending tongue operated by pressing Mickey's right ear, probably made by Saalheimer & Strauss, 7in. high.

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Four variations of this rare mechanical bank exist. This version shows Mickey with his hands apart on the front, the back is decorated with an image of Mickey operating a camera and the verse If you only pull my ear/You will see my tongue appear/Place a coin upon my tongue/Save your money while you're young, with further details printed on the side By exclusive arrangement with The Ideal Films Ltd. All rights reserved. Registered No.508041. (See Bill Norman The Bank Book, Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, Texas, 1984, p.125)