Ernie Coin Bank

[mat]

I found an Ernie coin bank made by "Gorham" at a garage sale. I have been trying to find information about it, but I haven't seen anything. Does anybody know what the story is?

Thanks!

 

[mat]

I am posting this on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19230&item=3146052926