Shepheard Hardware, United States. Group of two 19th century American cast iron mechanical banks including: One “Jonah and the Whale” mechanical bank, ca. 1890. Depicting the whale cresting above the waves with the biblical figure on a boat beside it. One “Speaking Dog” mechanical bank, ca. 1885-1895. Depicting a young figure standing on a chaise lounge with a pet dog sitting obediently next to them. Height: 6 in x width: 10 1/4 in x depth: 4 in.