TheHarleyMan2
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- Feb 27, 2008
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My father passed away in 2000 and left me some of the things he had. This is just 2 of them.
The chess set I am not sure of the make of how old it was. I know when my father showed it to me when i was very young and he was alive he had told me that it was made in Germany either during his childhood or sometime after. I don't remember anything except the fact is was made in Germany. There are no makers mark on the box or the chess pieces. I can't remember what he told be the chess pieces were made of but it looks either some sort of plastic or maybe bone, but it looks to smooth to be made of bone.
The bank, "New Model Clearvue Bank" from what I researched was incorporated in 1828. Of course there is no money in it!
There is also no key for it. It has the original box, other than the chrome finish it should polish up really nice and is in good condition. The emblem on the side of it has "The Dime Savings Bank". The paper label that was on top has been gone for sometime. I looked at some on the internet and saw what the keys look like. Being I had done locksmithing before I know I can make a key for it. I wonder was this bank used for like a piggy bank for someone at home or what would the purpose be other than putting money in it?
If anyone has any info on the chess set and maybe the value of that as well as the bank I would appreciate any information.
The chess set I am not sure of the make of how old it was. I know when my father showed it to me when i was very young and he was alive he had told me that it was made in Germany either during his childhood or sometime after. I don't remember anything except the fact is was made in Germany. There are no makers mark on the box or the chess pieces. I can't remember what he told be the chess pieces were made of but it looks either some sort of plastic or maybe bone, but it looks to smooth to be made of bone.
The bank, "New Model Clearvue Bank" from what I researched was incorporated in 1828. Of course there is no money in it!
There is also no key for it. It has the original box, other than the chrome finish it should polish up really nice and is in good condition. The emblem on the side of it has "The Dime Savings Bank". The paper label that was on top has been gone for sometime. I looked at some on the internet and saw what the keys look like. Being I had done locksmithing before I know I can make a key for it. I wonder was this bank used for like a piggy bank for someone at home or what would the purpose be other than putting money in it?If anyone has any info on the chess set and maybe the value of that as well as the bank I would appreciate any information.
. I'm thinking it's value is $25-$35 retail. A dealer would give you @ $10. I say keep it , It's a nice piece 
