*MANUFACTURER: Unknown, not marked
*MODEL: RCA Victor Cast Iron Logo
*YEAR: Guestamate is 1940's to 1950's. Phillips Head screws used in this cast iron piece are the exact same design screws that first appeared in 1935. The screws themselves are some of the original first Phillips screws produced and collectible.
*REPRODUCTION OR JUST UNLICENSED?: It's said that if cast iron comes with straight line slotted screws they are reproductions and were imported. It's also said that if the cast iron has many missing paint spots as this piece has and there are gaps in the seams then it's most likely a reproduction.
The plus with this RCA cast iron is if this particular cast iron arrangement was the first and only arrangement to be produced and sold then it's not a reproduction. I've looked all over the web for the original arrangement like this and none could be found. I could only find the original single cast iron dog alone out of any arrangement. This arrangement is out there in a door stop model but has the same phillip head screws. This RCA cast iron arrangement may only be an "Unlicensed" unique badly built import piece and not a reproduction.
*SCREWS: The screws were without a doubt removed to empty out the coin after the bank was filled up. It appears two of the screws were replaced but the replaced screws are from the same time period. It's not uncommon to destroy screw head slots getting them out and I've done this plenty of times. The One of the newer screws seems to have some head slot distortion from overtighting due to a powerful right hand turn. The money only comes out when you take "Nipper The Dog" off of the base by unscrewing the two bottom screws and the side screw in the dog and this appears to be the reason for a new set of screws being used to fasten the dog back onto the base properly.
*MEASURES: Approx. 6 3/8" tall, 8 1/4" long on the base, 3" wide base
*CONDITION: Lots of missing paint spots and seam gaps as are usual in reproduction cast iron from the 1940's through 1960's. These are a result of fast production by cheap unskilled labor. The Phillips head screws are a tell tale sign of a reproduction that could have been produced inside or outside of the United States. Most reproductions were produced outside of the United States then shipped in for sale easily due to a lack of enforcement due to payola to government officials.
*FEATURES: Since there is no original RCA Victor cast iron in this type of display these unlicensed displays are more common and have increased in value because the originals can't be found. Single cast iron displays of "Nipper" can be found with the standard single slot screws but "Nipper" with the Gramophone on a base are really rare giving these reproductions a standing of value in the collectors market.
*VALUE: A lot of sellers list these reproductions at $175 plus but a few sold at action for around $75.00 giving them an actual retail setting price.
*Buyer is responsible for any maintenance or repairs needed if any.
*This item will be sold "as-is" in used condition. No warranties or guarantees come with the purchase.
*Buyer is responsible for making sure all is correct with the item and the item will suit the buyers needs and expectations before purchase. Buyer is responsible for making sure purchase of this item is not a mistake.
*Items sold are inspected and photographed at different angles before being boxed up and shipped to the buyer. Any attempts to return broken items in exchange for what's been shipped to the buyer, make the purchase and exchange parts that are needed then send unit back for a refund, extort partial refunds or get a refund due to a mistake made by the buyer in the purchase of the item will be reported immediately.
*****SHIPPING DETAILS:
The shipping weight will be 5 1/2 lbs. A handling fee is charged to cover the time and any expenses associated with the packing and shipping of packages. Anything left is put towards the selling fee's.
SORRY, NO LOCAL PICKUPS
A JUNKEE SHOPPE
5.8P736B462118Junk0976thru979
- Size Other
- Color Other
- Age group Adult
- Gender Unisex
Junk Stuff Accepts Paypal and Money Orders With No Shipping Wait. We Also Accept Personal Checks With A Personal Check 10 Day Shipping Wait.
Our Sold Products Usually Ship On The Next Tuesday Or Friday After Payment Has Been Received And Cleared.
* All Items Will Be Sold "As-Is" In Used Condition With No Warranties Or Guarantees. All Abnormalities & Defects Are Entered Into The Item Description. If The Item Is Broken Or Banged Up We Will State That It Is. We will also state if the item has not been tested and may be defective.
* We are happy to accept returns and pay for the shipping if the problem with the merchandise shipped was due to our gross negligence in describing the item and not making the customer aware of any problems or potential problems. This never happens though. All of our items are inspected at least 3 times before being put up for sale and once before being boxed up for shipment.
* There are never any warranties or guarantees on used items we sell because of course they are used items with no promises. All electrical items are tested before being put up for sale but as we all know electrical items can stop working at any time. Mechanical items are tested to the best of our abilities but can stop working also if parts are worn. Some parts on mechanical items are looked at, some are not looked at. We will not guarantee how long a mechanical device will stay working only that it worked when it left our possession.
* We will not be held accountable for lost, stolen or damaged packages in the mail system. All packages are shipped with tracking and insurance when required. So far I can say over the many years of shipping packages all packages have reached there destination.
All Items Are Sold, "AS-IS" With No Warranties Or Guarantees.
