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The first photo shows the yellow and red colors of the bank. The name Punch and Judy Bank are in black lettering across the top. The curtains are black tied back with red ribbon. Inside the stage you can see Punch and Judy up to their old antics. In the second photo you get a side view of the bank where the levers are. When Judy receives the coin in the plate, the thumb piece at the side is pressed upon and Punch rushes forward brandishing a club when Judy turns quickly and deposits the coin in the bank. You can see from the third photo that the cylinder shape protruding out from the back is where the coins wind up. You will love the quirkiness of this Punch and Judy bank! Made of iron. Dimensions

Punch and Judy is a traditional puppet whose roots are in the 16th century show featuring the characters of Punch and his wife Judy. The performance consists of a sequence of short scenes. The mobile booth depicted with this mechanical bank began in the late 18th century.  Over the years the target audience has changed.  Originally intended for adults, the show evolved into primarily a children's entertainment in the late Victorian era.

The term "pleased as Punch" is derived from Punch and Judy; specifically, Mr. Punch's characteristic sense of gleeful self-satisfaction. The story changes, but some phrases have remained the same for centuries: for example, Punch, after dispatching his foes squeaks his famous catch phrase "That's the way to do it!!"