Marked Lyon & Healy’s Piano Bank on front. Pat Jan. 28-04 ( January 28, 1904 ) on top. Like auto dealers giving away Banthrico vehicles to encourage saving for a new car, we suspect Lyon & Healy was encouraging saving for a new piano. History: Lyon & Healy was a Chicago Illinois distributor / manufacturer of pianos. The company was established in 1864. It distributed pianos under its name which were manufactured by others. In 1908, Lyon & Healy opened a factory in Chicago. It ceased manufacturing pianos in 1930, during the Great Depression. Today, the company remains in Chicago, manufacturing handcrafted concert harps, a product line started in 1889. About 5 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 inches
Weight: 1.61 LB
Measurement: 5.25 x 5.75 IN
Depth: 3
Condition report:
Has foot pedals ( often broken ). Has key. When turned, the top of the piano slides to the right to remove money.
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