Overview
A kinetic desktop coin bank that utilizes a precision-routed wooden track and gravity to sort US currency by diameter.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Vintage Wooden Gravity Coin Sorter Bank, c.1987
Photo reference
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Story
By the late 1980s, the American desktop was undergoing a transformation from a place of pure labor to a stage for 'executive gadgets' like Newton's Cradles and kinetic sculptures.
Maker / Origin
While often unsigned, these were typically produced by woodworking firms specializing in 'desk-top novelties' for the corporate gift market.
Condition & Value
The wood appears well-preserved with a nice honey patina. These are popular nostalgic items; value is driven by the clarity of the acrylic and the smoothness of the sorting mechanism.
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