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Fantastic vintage Mascon Toy Co. Sir Reginal Play-N-Save mechanical coin bank, made in Lorain, Ohio, USA.
This large novelty bank features a safari hunter kneeling with his rifle aimed directly toward the open mouth of a bright yellow lion. Load a coin into the rifle mechanism and operate the lever to shoot the coin into the lion’s mouth and deposit it into the bank.
The mechanism has been tested and is working.
The underside is molded:
MASCON
MASCON TOY CO.
LORAIN, OHIO
MADE IN U.S.A.
The original front label is also partially intact and reads “Sir Reginal Play-N-Save Bank.”
A fantastic piece of mid-century American toy design and a particularly fun mechanical bank for display or collection.
Measurements:
Approx. 15” L × 6” W × 9.5” H
Condition
Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear including scratches, scuffs, paint loss, discoloration and surface wear. There is a visible crack/separation along the lion figure as photographed. Original front label is partially worn/missing. Mechanical action has been tested and works — coins can be launched from the hunter’s gun into the lion’s mouth. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
