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Lot 101 - Clown and Dog Mechanical Bank Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa: 1920s Place a coin on the clown’s outstretched hand and press the lever (dog’s tongue). The clown lowers his arm, opens his mouth, and raises his eyebrows. Release the lever and the coin circles counterclockwise and is deposited into the clown’s back pocket. Excellent $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 102 - Clown
Bust Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Chamberlain & Hill, Ltd., Walsall, Staffordshire, England Circa: 1920s Place a coin in the clown’s hand and press the lever. He raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and his tongue flips in. Near Mint $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 103 - Clown on
Bar Mechanical Bank Cast Iron and Tinplate C.G. Bush & Co., Providence, RI Place a coin between the two rings in the clown’s hand. The weight of the coin causes him to rotate forward. When he is upside down, the coin falls into the bank and he continues his rotation. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Repainted figure. Near Mint base $15,000 - $20,000 |
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 Lot 104 - Clown On
Globe Mechanical Bank with Box Cast IronThe J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1890 When the globe is brought into position and the lever is released, the globe and the clown whirl around in a very amusing manner. By pressing the knob, the clown will change position, standing on his head. Provenance: Henry Miller, Wally Tudor Small crack at lever. Near Mint $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 105 - Clown On
Globe Mechanical Bank Pattern Brass Provenance: George Bauer Near Mint $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 106 - Clown on
Globe Mechanical Bank Box Wood No lid. Excellent $500 - $700 |
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Lot 107 - Cast Case
for Clown on Globe Mechanical Bank Provenance: Bob McCumber Excellent $500 - $700 |
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Lot 108 - Cockatoo
Pelican Mechanical Bank Tin Emil Hausmann, Nuremburg Germany Circa: 1928 Drop a coin into the pelican’s open mouth. This action causes the head and upper beak to move up and down in a wagging motion. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 109 - Columbian
Magic Savings Mechanical Bank Introduction Co., New York, NY Circa: 1892 Swing open the shelf and place a coin on it. Close the shelf and the coin disappears into the bank. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Excellent $200 - $300 |
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Lot 110 -
Confectionery Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1881 Deposit the coin in the slot and press the knob in front of the counter and the saleswoman will give you the equivalent in candy. Touch-up to face and green panels. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $30,000 - $40,000 |
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Lot 111 - Coolie
Mechanical Bank Lead Spanish Press the lever. He raises his pipe, tips his hat forward, moves his queue, and his tongue flips in. Place a coin in his mouth and release the lever. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Only example known. Near Mint $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 112 - Cowboy
with Tray Mechanical Bank Tin German Circa: 1920s Place a coin on the tray and press the lever. The cowboy raises his arms and swallows the coin. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 113 - Creedmore
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1877 Place the coin in proper position on the barrel of the gun. Press the right foot and the coin is thrown into the opening of the tree, which is a bull’s eye of the target. As the coin enters the tree it strikes a gong bell. The rifle is arranged so that a paper cap may be fired at the same time. Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 114 - Creedmore
Mechanical Bank Helmeted Cast Iron & White Metal Place the coin in proper position on the barrel of the gun. Press the right foot and the coin is thrown into the opening of the tree, which is a bull’s eye of the target. As the coin enters the tree it strikes a gong bell. The rifle is arranged so that a paper cap may be fired at the same time. Touch-up to paint. Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 115 - Creedmore
Mechanical Bank Pattern Helmeted Soldier Lead & Brass Provenance: George Bauer Near Mint $8,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 116 - Crescent
Cash Register Mechanical Bank The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1910 The keys are moveable, and when struck, they ring a bell. This, in turn. opens a slot that allows a coin to drop into the bank. There are four keys, and above the keys are four slots representing the different denominations of coin. Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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117 - Crowing
Rooster Mechanical Bank Tin Keim & Co., Nuremburg, Germany Circa: 1937 Push a coin into the slot and the rooster makes a crowing sound. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Excellent $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 118 - Cupola
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1874 Push the doorbell lever and the top of the cupola pops up, exposing the cashier, who simultaneously pivots back and returns to his forward position. Insert a coin in the slot. To reset, lower the cupola to its original position. Touch-up to figure. Provenance: Wally Tudor Replaced lever. Near Mint $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 119 - Dapper
Dan Mechanical Bank Tin Louis Marx & Co., New York, NY Circa: 1910 Drop a coin in the slot and Dapper Dan does a dance that lasts until the spring winds down. To reset, wind the key clockwise. Near Mint Plus $1,500 - $2,000 |
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Lot 120 - Darktown
Battery Mechanical Bank Trade Card Paper - four color ink Circa: 1888 Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 121 - Darktown
Battery Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1888 Place a coin in the hand of the pitcher. Press the lever and the coin is swiftly pitched. As the batter misses, it is safely deposited by the catcher. Provenance: John Feather Near Mint Plus $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 122 - Darky and
Watermelon Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1888 Place a coin in the football. Set the man’s leg back into position as if ready to kick. Press on the spring on the man’s back. His foot will kick the football, throw it over on the watermelon, and the coin will be deposited. Provenance: Weeder, Edwin Mosler Early repair to one of the legs. Touch-up to jacket and arms. One of four examples known. Near Mint $250,000 - $300,000 |
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Lot 123 - Darky
Fisherman Mechanical Bank Lead Charles A. Bailey, Cobalt, CT Circa: 1880s Rest a coin horizontally on the front ledge of the coin slot in front of the bank. Press the lever on the fisherman’s right elbow. His arm raises the pole, and much to his surprise, a fish is on the end of the hook. The fish, in its upward motion, nudges the coin into the slot, and the fisherman’s hat lifts up at the same time. To reset, lift the lever, which causes the pole to lower back into the pond and his hat to lower to its original position. Provenance: Margaret Hunter, Al Davidson, Edwin Mosler One of two examples known. The lead fish came from the Stevens Foundry. Near Mint $125,000 - $150,000 |
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Lot 124 - Darky
Bust Mechanical Bank Tin Maienthau & Wolf, Germany Drop a coin in the top of the bank. The coin causes the eyes to roll and the tongue to stick out. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $1,000 - $2,000 |
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Lot 125 - Daruma-San
Mechanical Bank Wood Japanese Twist the lever and he sticks out his tongue. Place a coin on his tongue and twist the lever. He retracts his tongue and swallows the coin. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $2,000 |
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Lot 126 - Dentist
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1880s Place a coin in the left pocket of the dentist and press the lever located at the feet of the figures. The dentist extracts the tooth and falls backwards against the gas bag and the coin drops into the bag. At the same time, the patient falls back in his chair and throws up his arms. Near Mint Plus $30,000 - $40,000 |
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Lot 127 - Dinah -
Short Sleeved Mechanical Bank Cast Iron John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Circa: 1911 Place a coin in the Dinah’s hand and press the lever. She raises her hand, her eyes roll back, and her tongue flips in as she swallows the coin. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 128 - Dinah -
Short Sleeved Mechanical Bank Aluminum John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Circa: 1911 Place a coin in the Dinah’s hand and press the lever. She raises her hand, her eyes roll back, and her tongue flips in as she swallows the coin. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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 Lot 129 - Ding Dong
Bell Mechanical Bank with Box Tin and Wood
Weeden Mfg. Co., New Bedford, MACirca: 1888 Wind the mechanism on the back of the bank and place a coin in the slot. The boy on the fence begins to wave his hat as the other one swings the bell. Simultaneously, the boy at the well pulls the cat out of the well. Just before the mechanism stops, he drops the cat back into the well. Touch-up to figure's arm. Provenance: Weeder, Edwin Mosler, Donal Markey One of four examples known. Near Mint Plus $70,000 - $85,000 |
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Lot 130 - Display
Case Merry-Go-Round 68” diameter x 89” high $3,000- $5,000 |
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Lot 131- Display
Case- Motor Bank 121” Wide x 20” deep x 88” high $3,000- $5,000 |
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Lot 132- Display
Case- Punch and Judy 108” wide x 17-3/4 deep x 95” high $3,000- $5,000 |
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Lot 133 - Dog on
Turntable Mechanical Bank Cast Iron H.L. Judd Co., Wallingford, CT Circa: 1895 Place a coin on the tray in the dog’s mouth. Turn the crank, and the dog enters the house on one side, deposits the coin, and exits on the other side. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 134 - Dog on
Turntable Mechanical Bank Painted Cast Iron H.L. Judd Co., Wallingford, CT Circa: 1895 Place a coin on the tray in the dog’s mouth. Turn the crank, and the dog enters the house on one side, deposits the coin, and exits on the other side. Provenance: Donal Markey Near Mint $4,000 - $6,000 |
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Lot 135 - Dog Tray
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1880 Place a coin on the plate in the dog’s mouth. The weight of the coin causes the dog to lean forward and deposit the coin into the bank. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Minor touch-up to gold on ridge. Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 136 - Donkey
Mechanical Bank Spring-Jawed White Metal German Circa: 1930s Insert a coin in the donkey’s mouth and it strikes a leaf spring that causes the jaw to move up and down. Small crack at pivot point. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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 Lot 137 - Eagle and
Eaglets Mechanical Bank with Box Cast Iron
The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CTCirca: 1883 Place a coin in the eagle’s beak and press the lever. The eagle leans forward as if to feed the eaglets. The eaglets rise up as if to eat, a bellows is activated to simulate the chirping eaglets, and the coin is simultaneously deposited into the nest and falls into the receptacle below. Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 138 - Eagle And
Eaglets Mechanical Bank Pattern Brass Circa: 1883 Provenance: George Bauer Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 139 - Eagle & Eaglets Mechanical Bank Trade Card Paper - four color ink Circa: 1883 Near Mint $300 - $500 |
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Lot 140 - Electric
Safe Mechanical Bank Sheet Metal Louis Manufacturing Co., New York, NY Circa: 1904 Turn the center knob in a clockwise direction until it stops. This causes the coin slot to become operational. Rotate the dial counterclockwise, and the coin falls into the bank. The bank is opened by placing a magnet at the correct spot on the back of the bank, which causes the bottom to swing open. Near Mint $300 - $500 |
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Lot 141 - Elephant
Bank - English Tin J. Chein Co., New York, NY Circa: 1930s Near Mint $100 - $200 |
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Lot 142 - Elephant
Mechanical Bank Made in Canada - Small Cast Iron New Market Mfg. Co., Ontario, Canada Circa: 1905 Place a coin in the slot on the elephant’s back. The trunk moves sideways as the coin is deposited into the bank. Provenance: F. H. Griffith One of three examples known. Very Good $3,000 - $4,000 |
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143 - Elephant
Mechanical Bank Made in Canada - Large Cast Iron Place a coin in the slot on the elephant’s back. The trunk moves sideways as the coin is deposited into the bank. Excellent $1,500 - $2,000 |
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Lot 144 - Elephant
and Three Clowns Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1882 Place a coin between the rings held by the acrobat. Move the ball on the feet of the other acrobat and the elephant will strike the coin with his trunk, causing it to fall into the receptacle below. At the same time, the clown on the elephant will turn at his waist. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 145 - Elephant
Howdah Mechanical Bank - Locked Cast Iron Gurney Refrigerator Co., Fond du Lac, WI Circa: 1900 Place a coin in the slot at the end of the elephant’s trunk and press the lever. He swings his trunk over his head and deposits the coin into a slot in the howdah. To reset, move the trunk to its original position. Provenance: Wally Tudor One of few examples known. Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 146 - Elephant
Howdah Mechanical Bank - Man Pops Out Cast Iron and Wood Enterprise Mfg. Co., Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1884 Place a coin in the elephant’s mouth and press the lever. He eats the coin by pushing it into his mouth with his trunk as a small wooden man pops up from the howdah. To reset, move the trunk back to its original position and close the howdah door. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 147 - Elephant
Howdah Mechanical Bank- Pull Tail Cast Iron Hubley Manufacturing Co., Lancaster, PA Circa: 1930s Place a coin in the end of the elephant’s trunk. Pull his tail and the trunk swings over his head and deposits the coin in the front of the howdah. To reset, move his trunk to its original position. Provenance: John Meyer Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 148 - Elephant
Mechanical Bank Moves Trunk - Small Cast Iron A.C. Williams Co., Ravenna, OH Circa: 1905 Insert a coin in the back of the elephant, which causes the trunk to move and close the slot. Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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Lot 149 - Elephant
Mechanical Bank Moves Trunk - Large Cast Iron A.C. Williams Co., Ravenna, OH Circa: 1905 Insert a coin in the back of the elephant, which causes the trunk to move and close the slot. Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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Lot 150 - Elephant
Mechanical Bank Moves Trunk, Large Cast Iron A.C. Williams Co., Ravenna, OH Circa: 1905 Insert a coin in the back of the elephant, which causes the trunk to move and close the slot. Excellent $150 - $200 |
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Lot 151 - Elephant
Mechanical Bank Moves Trunk - Raised Coin Slot Cast Iron A.C. Williams Co., Ravenna, OH Circa: 1905 Insert a coin in the back of the elephant, which causes the trunk to move and close the slot. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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Lot 152 - Elephant
Mechanical Bank No Stars Cast Iron Place a coin in the end of the trunk and press the tail. The trunk moves back and deposits the coin in the elephant’s head. Provenance: Donal Markey Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 153 - Elephant
Mechanical Bank with Tusks On Wheels Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philedephia, PA Circa: 1885 The elephant nods his head when a coin is deposited. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 154 - Elephant
Mechanical Bank 3 Stars Cast Iron Circa: 1884 Place a coin in the end of the elephant’s trunk and press the tail. The trunk moves back and deposits the coin in the elephant’s head. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 155 - Feed the
Goose Mechanical Bank White Metal Douglas Hall, Chicago, IL Circa: 1928 Press the lever and the goose opens his mouth. Place a coin in the mouth and release the lever. He closes his mouth and swallows the coin as his wings flap. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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Lot 156 - 5 Cent
Adding Mechanical Bank Cast Iron and White Metal Circa: 1889 Insert a coin in the top of the bank. The bank will open when $5 is registered. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Excellent $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 157 - Flip the
Frog Mechanical Bank Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa: 1920s Place a coin by the frog’s left leg. Press the lever and Flip kicks the coin around the track and into the trash can, and the lid closes. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Possibly best example known. Near Mint Plus $20,000 - $25,000 |
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Lot 158 - Football
Bank Mechanical Bank Cast Iron John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Circa: 1895 Rest a coin on the platform in front of the player’s foot. Press the lever and he kicks the coin into the goal net. To reset, cock the right leg into position. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 159 - Fortune
Horse Race Savings Mechanical Bank Tin Norton Brothers, Chicago, IL Circa: 1897 Insert a coin into the slot and the horses will rotate counterclockwise. When the horses stop, a letter stops at your fortune. The fortune is printed on the back, and corresponds with the letter. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $10,000 - $12,000 |
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Lot 160 - Fortune
Saving Mechanical Bank Tin English Circa: 1926 Drop a coin in the top of the bank and the weight of the coin causes the wheel to spin. Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 161 - Fortune
Tellers Savings Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Baumgarten & Co., Baltimore, MD Circa: 1901 Drop a coin in the top of the bank and the weight of the coin causes the wheel to spin. Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 162 - Fortune
Telling Mechanical Bank Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa: 1930s Drop a coin in the top of the bank and the weight of the coin causes the wheel to spin. Excellent $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 163 -
Freedman’s Mechanical Bank Wood, Metal, Cloth Jerome B. Secor, Bridgeport, CT Circa: 1880 Wind up the mechanism, set a coin on the desk and press the lever. The Freedman’s right arm pulls his outstretched arm to his right, causing his left hand to rake the coin into the hole in the desk. He then raises his right hand, thumbs his nose and wiggles his fingers in a humorous gesture as his head turns to the right. He then lowers his right arm back to its original position. Provenance: West Chester Historical Society, Wally Tudor Period redressed figure. Near Mint $250,000 - $300,000 |
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Lot 164 -
Freedman’s Mechanical Bank Poster Paper - black ink Near Mint Dealer Ad $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 165 -
Freedman’s Mechanical Bank Matches Paper - black ink Near Mint $200 - $300 |
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Lot 166 -
Freedman’s Mechanical Bank Bureau Wood Place a coin in the open drawer. Close the drawer and the coin is deposited into the bank. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $3,000 - $4,000 |
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Lot 167 - Two Frogs
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1882 Place a coin on the flat spot at the stomach of the small frog and press the lever. This causes the small frog to kick the coin into the open mouth of the large frog. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 168 - Frog
Mechanical Bank on Arched Track Tin James Fallows, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1871 Place a coin in the holder and move the frog toward the coin. He takes the coin in his mouth and swings backwards, dipping down into the receptacle. He then emerges from the receptacle without the coin and is ready to perform again. Provenance: Edwin Mosler One of two examples known. Paint restoration to front. Bank is Near Mint and the frog is Very Good $30,000 - $40,000 |
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Lot 169 - Frog on
Rock Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Kilgore Manufacturing Co., Westerville, OH Circa: 1920s Push the lever and the frog opens his mouth. Place the coin in the mouth and release the lever. Crack to pivot on mouth. Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 170 - Frog On
Round Base Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1872 Press right foot of frog and deposit coin in mouth. Eyes roll back as foot is pressed and the coin is deposited. Provenance: Walter Chrysler collection Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 171 - Fun
Producing Savings Mechanical Bank Tin Silver-Mirror Company Inc., Chicago, IL Circa: 1918 Press a coin into the slot and the sign instantly changes to read “YOU ARE JUST ONE CENT LIGHTER” as the coin falls into the bank. To reset, push the lever down to its original position. Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 172 - Gem
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Judd Manufacturing Company, Wallingford, CT Circa: 1878 Place a coin on the dog’s tray and lift his tail. This causes the dog to slide forward and deposit the coin into the house. To reset, slide the dog back into his original position. Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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 Lot 173 - Gem
Registering Mechanical Bank Cast IronThe J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1878 Turn the thumbpiece to the top stop. Drop the coin in the slot and turn the thumbpiece to the right to the bottom stop. After full amount is deposited, the large dial with stop may be turned to the right and the money removed. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 174 - German
Sportsman Mechanical Bank Cast Iron and wood German Circa: 1880 Cock the rifle and lay a coin in front of the coin launcher. Press the figure’s right foot and the coin is fired into the tree. Near Mint $25,000 - $35,000 |
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Lot 175 - Germania
Exchange Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1880s Place a coin on the goat’s tail and turn the faucet. The goat deposits the money and presents to the depositor a glass of beer. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $60,000 - $75,000 |
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Lot 176 - Giant
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron H.L. Judd Co., Wallingford, CT Circa: 1885 Press the lever under the giant’s foot. This causes him to raise his arm, open his jaw, and stick out his tongue. Place a coin on the tongue and release the lever. The coin is swallowed, falls out of an opening in the back of his neck, and falls into a slot located on the raised part of the bank. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $25,000 - $30,000 |
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Lot 177 - Giant in
Tower Mechanical Bank Cast Iron John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Circa: 1892 Push a coin into the slot at the top of the tower. As the coin enters the tower, the giant leans forward. Possible early re-paint. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $30,000 - $40,000 |
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Lot 178 - Girl
Feeding Geese Mechanical Bank Tin Gebruder Bing, Nuremburg, Germany Circa: 1901 Insert a coin into the slot on the roof. This causes the girl to move her left arm as if feeding the geese. Resoldered figure. Excellent $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 179 - Girl In
Victorian Chair Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Circa: 1880 Attributed to W.S. Reed Co., Leominister, MA Insert a coin and slide the lever at the back of the chair. The dog pivots forward as the coin is deposited. Provenance: Andrew Emerine, F. H. Griffith, Wally Tudor Possibly best example known. Near Mint Plus $20,000 - $30,000 |
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Lot 180 - Girl
Skipping Rope Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1890 Insert a coin between the squirrel’s paws. Use the key to wind the mechanism. Press the lever located next to the girl’s left foot. The rope rotates, the girl moves up and down, she kicks her legs and turns her head. The coin is automatically deposited. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $60,000 - $75,000 |
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181- Girl
Skipping Rope Key- Pattern One is bronze and the other is wood. $1,500- $2,000 |
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Lot 182 - Girl
Skipping Rope Mechanical Bank Ad Paper - black ink Dealer ad. Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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Lot 183 - Give Me a
Penny Mechanical Bank Wood Friend W. Smith Jr., Bridgeport, CT Circa: 1870 Open the drawer and the picture rises from the top of the bank. Drop a coin into the drawer and close. The picture lowers as the coin falls into the bank. Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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 Lot 184 - Greedy
“N” Boy Mechanical Bank with Box AluminumUrlwin, New Zealand Circa: 1920s Excellent $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 185 - Grenadier
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Circa: 1890s Cock the rifle and lay a coin in front of the coin launcher. Press the figure’s right foot and the coin is fired into the tree as the man raises his head. Provenance: Walter Chrysler, F. H. Griffith Excellent $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 186 - Guessing
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron and White Metal George E. Sherman, South Windham, CT Circa: 1877 Drop a coin in the slot at the top of the bank. The weight of the coin causes the dial hand to move clockwise and stop on a number. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 187 - Hall’s
Excelsior Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1869 Pull the knob at the front of the door. This causes the cashier to rise up out of the top of the bank. Place a coin on the desk and the weight of the coin causes the figure to fall back down and deposit the coin into the bank. Replaced desk and missing one arm. Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 188 - Hall’s
Liliput Mechanical Bank No Tray - Narrow Building Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1877 Place a coin in the hand of the figure. The weight of the coin causes the figure to pivot and deposit the coin into the bank. The figure then returns to its original position. Touch-up to face. Provenance: Wally Tudor Small crack on right side. Excellent $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 189 - Hall’s
Liliput Mechanical Bank No Tray - Standard Building Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1877 Place a coin in the hand of the figure. The weight of the coin causes the figure to pivot and deposit the coin into the bank. The figure then returns to its original position. Touch-up to face Provenance: Al Davidson Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 190 - Hall’s
Liliput Mechanical Bank with Tray Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1877 Place a coin on the tray of the figure. The weight of the coin causes the figure to pivot and deposit the coin into the bank. The figure then returns to its original position. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 191 - Lilliput
Mechanical Bank Trade Card Paper - black ink Circa: 1877 Distributor’s Card Near Mint $100 - $150 |
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Lot 192 - Hall’s
Yankee Notion Mechanical Bank Pattern Brass Provenance: George Bauer Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 193 - Harold
Lloyd Mechanical Bank Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa: 1920s Pull the lever down. The mouth opens and the tongue sticks out. Place a coin on the tongue and release the lever. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 194 - Hen and
Chick Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1901 Place a coin in the slot in front of the hen. Raise the lever and the hen moves her head as though calling for the chick. The chick then emerges from under her and pecks the coin into the bank. There is a bellows that simulates a clucking sound. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 195 - Hen And
Chick Mechanical Bank Pattern Brass Circa: 1901 Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 196 - Assembly
Jig for Hen and Chick Mechanical Bank Provenance: George Bauer Excellent $700 - $1,000 |
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Lot 197 - Hindu
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1882 Place a coin on the tongue and press lever. Coin is deposited into bank while eyes roll back. Provenance: Wally Tudor Rare black faced figure. Excellent $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 198 - Hold the
Fort Mechanical Bank - 5 holes Cast Iron Circa: 1877 Pull back the ring until the rod is held in position by the lever. Tip the bank, lay the coin on the target, and drop the shot in the cannon. Place a coin into position of the bull’s eye. Press the trigger and the ball will shoot the coin and knock it into the bank. A percussion cap may be used to add amusement. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Flag is a replacement. Near Mint $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 199 - Hold the
Fort Mechanical Bank - 7 holes Cast Iron Circa: 1877 Pull back the ring until the rod is held in position by the lever. Tip the bank, lay the coin on the target, and drop the shot into the cannon. Place a coin in position of the bull’s eye. Press the trigger and the ball will shoot the coin and knock it into the bank. A percussion cap may be used to add amusement. Flag is a replacement. Excellent $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 200 - Home
Mechanical Bank - with Dormers Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1872 Pull the knob on the front of the bank until it catches. Place a coin on its edge in front of the cashier. Push the knob to the right and the cashier disappears into the bank with the coin. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $4,000 - $6,000 |
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