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C1910 Johnny Griffin Black Memorabilia Cast Iron Bank browse these categories for related items... All Items: Popular Collectibles:Memorabilia:Black Americana: Pre 1920: item # 961676 Please refer to our stock # BA776 when inquiring.
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In the mid-1800's, an unknown artist painted the face of a young Black boy in warm, soft colors, and unbeknownst to the artist, forever immortalized the young boy's image! Since that time a variety of items have been produced in the image of the "Young Black boy with the Torn Hat" or "Johnny Griffin". This circa 1900-1910 Johnny Griffin item is a double image still bank that features 2 images of Johnny's head placed back-to-back. The bank is constructed of cast iron in two pieces which unscrew to facilitate the emptying of coins. There is a coin slot at the top of Johnny's head for use in depositing the coins. This sweet bank remains functional for banking use today or may be simply used as an attractive desk paperweight! It is in all original condition with delightful patina- NOT a reproduction- and measures 4 inches high x 3 inches wide. It retains a majority of the original gold leaf paint. Photos of both faces of the bank have been provided. The Johnny Griffin image- in the arena of Black Americana collectibles- should form the cornerstone of any serious Black Memorabilia collection! Please take a moment to view the slightly smaller version of this same bank, offered separately. To see all of the Johnny Griffin items currently available for sale, simply type “Johnny Griffin” into the search box on our web home page. |
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