This is often called a Cobb bank, but there has never been a link to him. I suppose the title gets more attention than a non-Cobb bank. There are two variations of this piece with this being by far the most common. Most of these have been painted along the way, but there is no way of knowing what the orginals featured. This piece does look a bit rough, but I don't own an example to compare it to.
The version I own was assembled with the screw head on the front of the belly and an inset square nut in the back. This variation appears to be earlier and is far more scarce and well made. It's also just a bit shorter and chubbier. There is a side by side photo of both in John Kashmanian's book:
Baseball Treasures Memorabilia from the National Pastime.
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Always buying baseball trophies, figural pieces, glassware, as well as Cubs and Tigers pinbacks and pennants.
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