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Vintage and great overall condition! B&O Queen City Station Cumberland, Maryland - Coin Bank by Banthrico 1974
In vintage condition. Coin stopper in excellent condition. See detailed photos of all sides to see slight wear commensurate with age. A rare find with only one other available for sale on the internet at the moment (and this one costs less!).
The product is a Banthrico B&O Bank marked \"B&O Queen City Station Cumberland, Maryland 1974.\" It is an original metal bank manufactured in the United States. This collectible item belongs to the category of still banks and piggy banks, specifically in the subcategory of banks, registers, and vending items. It is a unique piece that likely appeals to collectors of vintage and historical memorabilia.
A 1974 Banthrico metal coin bank. It is of the train station B & O Queen City Station, Cumberland, Maryland. The Queen City Station and Hotel was one of five combination station and hotels built by the Baltimore and Ohio during the 1870’s. It was designed by Thomas N. Heskett of the railroad’s road department, was Italianate in style, and was “opened for the accommodations and entertainment of passengers” in 1872. Though no longer used as a hotel after the demise of rail passenger ridership following World War II, the Queen City was one of the last remaining grand, railroad hotels in the United States in 1972 when it was demolished. It s in mint condition. It is 7 1/4in long, 3in high, 3 3/4in wide.
