Cast iron banks sold for over $100,000 in a recent sale. Some fool the eye like this Mikado mechanical bank. Place a coin under the Mikado’s right hand, turn the crank, and the coin disappears to mysteriously reappear in the left hand. Discover other surprises about captivating banks.
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