Up for sale is an original early 20th-century cast iron architectural still penny bank believed to be manufactured by the A. C. Williams Company of Ravenna, Ohio (c. 1910s–1920s). Known as the Colonial House with Porch and Figures, this design represents one of Williams\' most elaborate domestic architecture molds.
Unlike basic rectangular house banks, this model features gambrel roof dormers, twin side chimneys, detailed window sashes, an open front veranda/porch, and two relief-molded figures resting on the front porch stoop. The bank retains substantial original cold-painted polychrome finish—primarily a seafoam green exterior body with cream accents along window frames, columns, and figures, as well as distinct yellow and red floral garlands across the upper balcony rail. The single top roof ridge coin slot accepts standard coins, and the body is joined by its original slot-head assembly screw through the roof peak.
Specifications & Attributes
Manufacturer: A. C. Williams Company
Origin: Ravenna, Ohio, USA
Era / Age: Early 20th Century (c. 1910s – 1920s)
Material: Cast Iron
Dimensions: 3.75\" High x 3.3\" Wide x 3.25\" Deep
Weight: 1 lb 2.0 oz (18.0 oz / 510 g)
Construction: Two-piece vertical casting split with original single transverse slot-head machine screw
Condition Report
Overall: Excellent structurally, with no cracks, breaks, chips, seam splits, or modern repairs.
Paint & Patina: Retains vast majority of its original factory paint finish. Authentic edge wear, micro-crazing, paint loss, and mild age-appropriate oxidized patina throughout. The original surface and oxidation remain completely untouched.
Hardware: Features the original flathead/slot-head machine screw, holding both casting halves securely together.
Bibliographic Literature Reference
Authenticity Assessment
This bank exhibits all primary authenticity markers for early 20th-century A.C. Williams castings:
Seam Integrity & Mold Precision
Natural Surface Aging
Period Hardware
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