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Found this Antique cast iron Cigar Indian Bank at a Flea Market today.

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Sorry to say that I don't think it's antique, this and another version were recently made....Here's the other style with the box...





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There's this one being sold on E-Bay as well, notice how the wear on the letters is the same as your example, sadly some people will pay good money without doing their homework. I hope you got it fairly cheap...Jim




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I was always told that the surface on old cast iron pieces is very smooth . Repros usually have a very rough looking finish , not sure if that holds true with all of it though .
 

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ORIGINAL: epackage

There's this one being sold on E-Bay as well, notice how the wear on the letters is the same as your example, sadly some people will pay good money without doing their homework. I hope you got it fairly cheap...Jim




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I guess this point doesn't matter as it seems the one on E-Bay and the one I referenced are one in the same. I guess you just listed it on E-Bay...good luck. I don not think it's old ...Jim
 

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Aaron can we see pic's of the back of the indian and the bottom of the bank?
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Be careful buying the old cast iron banks. They are repro'd for sure. My boyfriend has one from since he was a kid that we researched to be EXACTLY like one that was worth a lot. Unfortunately, with a little more research, the bottom says "Taiwan" ... Repro'd ! [:mad:]
 

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They also say that the repos have a phillips head screw holding them together in stead of a flat head screw . That is easily replaced to help make it look like an old one . There are people out there that will gladly take advantage of people to make a buck .
 

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I appreciate all the informaion on this. It is indeed a reproduction and have removed it from Ebay. Got so excited when I saw it. Does look cool though so it is all good. Only paid 10 bucks for it. On a better note for 5 bucks I got this Bailey/Stanley wood planer No 5 with the 3 patent dates on it. This I know is real.

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