First Federal Savings & Loan Assoc of Detroit Blue Mechanical Coin Bank w/ Key For Sale

Description:Up for sale is an original Add-O-Bank mechanical self-registering coin savings bank. This mid-century promotional item was issued by the First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Detroit, featuring their historic office address at Griswold and Lafayette Boulevard.The bank is constructed of heavy metal with its original blue painted finish and gold lithograph advertising decal. It features a mechanical tracking window on the front face designed to automatically count and register the total savings amount as coins are inserted.Rare Original Key Included:Unlike most vintage banks found today, this item includes its highly elusive original double-ended steel key. One end operates the lock on the bottom compartment door, while the other end fits into the faceplate slot to reset the mechanical counter dials back to zero.Condition Details:Exterior: The bank shows a beautiful vintage patina with authentic wear, paint chips, surface scratches, and minor oxidation spots consistent with its age and use. The promotional lettering, address, and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation seal remain clearly legible.Interior: The lower access door swings open cleanly when unlocked with the included key. The internal tracking gears are intact and free of heavy corrosion.Functionality: The mechanical registration wheels turn and display the balance clearly through the window slots.This is a fantastic display piece for collectors of vintage mechanical banks, Detroit local history, or retro banking advertising memorabilia.