The bank is noted as #501 page 121 in the extensive Banthrico reference book "Coin Banks" by James L. Fits in 8 1/4" long box with plunger detached for shipping. Collectors of nautical memorabelia would also appreciate this item.ĭimensions: 10" long (with plunger attached) x 2 1/4" wide x 2 3/8" high. A great opportunity, to acquire for your collection, a totally complete, best condition example of this difficult to find still bank. It is as if purchased from the store or acquired from the bank when opening an account. Coins are deposited and removed via a locking coin trap underneath the base (see image). Olive colored paint is completely intact. The reason being is because the plunger fits loosley in the small hole provided for it at the back of the submarine. in Chicago, circa 1950s, this particular example is quite extraordinary in that, it is in mint condition has the original banthrico key comes with the original shipping box and most significantly, it still has the elusive plunger which is missing almost all of the time.
The reverse facing plate says " Citizens & Southern National Bank of South Carolina" a bank which was established in 1887 but has since merged. Only recently was it located at the bottom of Charleston harbor and raised in the year 2000.
Unfortunately, the 40 foot long "Hunley" also sank in the same battle killing it's entire crew. Submarine on Base "Confederate Hunley" Still Bank depicts and commemorates, as stated on the facing name plate, "Sank Federal Gunboat Housatonic Feb. About This is one of the more rare and sought after still banks.
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