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Antique American Cast Iron Mechanical Banks
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Jonah and the Whale Antique Mechanical Bank »Circa 1890: "Jonah and the Whale" suggests the sea and all the ramifications of its perils. Not too many years ago, fishermen along the coast of New England, as well as other coastal areas, suffered the perils of the deep, so let us think back for a minute to the time, many years ago, when a cloud coming swiftly, darkening, and accompanied by a sudden roughness of the sea, puts the fisherman'’ boat in great danger. For Sale: $2450 |
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Antique Cast Iron
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Punch and Judy Mechanical Bank »Circa 1884: This bank represents a typical Punch and Judy theatre, scenery, curtain and all. Judy receives the coin in a plate in her hand, a lever is pressed and Punch rushes forward brandishing a club, when Judy turns quickly and deposits the coin in the bank. Name "Punch and Judy Bank" above the stage opening. Two varieties, one has smaller letters in the name than the other. Buffalo, N.Y. July 15, 1884. For Sale: $2250 |
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Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank »Circa 1885: This lovely Speaking Dog mechanical bank has great paint and is without repair. For Sale: $1,895
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Frog on Round Base Antique Mechanical Bank »Circa 1882: Manufactured by J. and E. Stevens, the Frog on Round Base was issued in many color combinations. Because of the high percentage of original untouch paint on this bank and the fact that it works perfectly and has no breaks or repairs, it is a prime example and this very desirable to antique bank and toy collectors. For Sale: $1495 |
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New Creedmoor Mechanical Bank »Circa 1877: New Creedmoor mechanical bank in original polychrome painted finish with William Tell figure shooting penny into tree stump, base with raised escutcheon reading New Creedmoor Bank with patent number, 2.8" x 10.15" x 6.75" high. A very interesting mechanical bank that was designed to fire a gunpowder cap while sending coin into tree truck. For Sale: $1,250 |
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William Tell Antique Cast Iron Mechanical Bank »Circa 1896: The Bank features the figure of William Tell pointing his rifle at an apple on the head of his young son who stands in front of a castle tower. The William Tell Bank was patented in 1896 by Russell Frisbie and manufactured by J & E. Stevens for a several years. It remains one of the most popular mechanical banks ever produced. This example has good original paint with no touch-ups, breaks, or repairs and comes to you in completely original condition. For Sale: $1,195 |
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End of the Day Cabin Bank »Circa 1885: This end of the day Cabin mechanical bank contains the partial fingerprint of its original decorator. This literal human touch adds a fine folky feel to this desirable piece of early black Americana. For Sale: $850 |
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Paddy & the Pig Mechanical Bank »Circa 1882: James H. Bowen of Philadelphia, Pa., was the inventor and designer of Paddy And The Pig. It was manufactured by the J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Conn. They pictured it for sale in a number of their catalogs and at the time the name "Shamrock Bank" was used. SOLD |
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Hubley White Elephant Mechanical Bank »Circa 1934: Hubley Manufacturing Company began operation in 1894 and was located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They expanded their basic line of toys in the 1920s to include bookends, ashtrays, and doorstops. SOLD |
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Tammany Mechanical Bank »Circa 1873: This mechanical bank portrays crooked New York politician William M. "Boss" Tweed and retains over 90% of its original paint. SOLD |
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Jolly Nigger Mechanical Bank »Circa 1935-1950: Sydenham & McOustra: This British made mechanical bank is both unusual and desirable because of its petite five inch height and because it was cast without they typical racial slur on its back. This example has excellent original paint and comes to the market in completely original played with condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. SOLD |
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Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank »Circa 1886: Shepard Hardware's Uncle Sam mechanical bank is the most widely recognized patriotic 19th century toy, which makes it highly prized among today's collectors of mechanical banks, cast iron toys, and patriotic Americana. SOLD |
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