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201 - Home Mechanical Bank - without
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 $3,000 - $5,000 |
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202 - Mold For Home Mechanical Bank Figure
Chalk Provenance: Mark Haber Excellent $300 - $500 |
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203 - Home Mechanical Bank - Morrison’s
Tin William Morrison, Baltimore, MD Circa: 1910 Arrange tickets as numbers 1-2-3 etc, starting with number 1 at the bottom. Place 50 tickets at a time and see that they are all placed evenly in bank. Close the door tightly, place the side wall in grooves and lock with key. Deposit coin in slot and pull desk in front of cashier as far as it will go. Don’t release until you receive receipt. Each receipt will show amount deposited and total. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $500 - $700 |
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204 - Hoopla Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Circa: 1897 Place a coin in the dog’s mouth and press the lever. The dog jumps through the hoop and deposits the coin into the barrel. Provenance: Tim Anderson Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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205 - Horse Race Mechanical Bank Flanged Base
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1871 Pull the cord to set the spring. Place the horses’ heads opposite the star. Deposit the coin and the horses will race around the track. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $40,000 - $50,000 |
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206 - Humpty Dumpty Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY Circa: 1884 Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The coin will be deposited into the bank as the eyes roll up and the tongue rolls back. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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207 - Humpty Dumpty Mechanical Bank Trade Card
Paper - four color ink Near Mint $300 - $500 |
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208 - Humpty Dumpty Mechanical Bank on Wall
Aluminum Provenance: Milton Manlove Period paint. Only example known. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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209 - I Always Did ’ Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank - Bench
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1897 Place a coin in the slot under the seated boy. Press the knob and the mule kicks around and knocks the boy over as the coin is deposited into the bank. Provenance: Henry Miller Repair to rear legs and crack at tail. Repair to leg. Rare white mule. Excellent $3,000 - $5,000 |
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 210 - I Always Did ’ Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank Bench - With Box
Cast IronThe J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1897 Place a coin in the slot under the seated boy. Press the knob and the mule kicks around and knocks the boy over as the coin is deposited into the bank. Yellow base variation. Near Mint $15,000 - $20,000 |
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211 - I Always Did ’ Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank - Jockey
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1879 Place a coin in the jockey’s mouth. Press the lever and the mule kicks forward as the jockey is thrown over the head of the mule. The coin is thrown from the jockey’s mouth into the receptacle. Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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212 - I Always Did ’ Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank Design Pattern
Brass & Iron Provenance: George Bauer Excellent $2,000 - $3,000 |
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213 - Ideal Bureau Mechanical Bank
Tin Circa: 1905 Open drawer and deposit coin. When the drawer is closed, the coin is deposited into the bank. When drawer is opened, coin has disappeared. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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214 - Indian Shooting Bear Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1883 Pull the gun mechanism back into a locked position. Place a coin on the barrel of the rifle. Press the lever and the Indian will take aim and shoot the coin into the bear. A paper cap may be used. Provenance: Boston Trust, Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $15,000 - $20,000 |
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215 - Indiana Paddle Wheel Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Circa: 1896 One of three boats found. The rigging was made to match the design patent. Provenance: Don Beck Near Mint Plus $20,000 - $25,000 |
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216 - Initiating Mechanical Bank- 1st Degree
Cast Iron Mechanical Novelty Works, New Britain, CT Circa: 1880s Place a coin on the boy’s tray and press the lever. The goat butts the boy forward and the frog moves upward as the coin slides from the tray into the frog’s mouth. To reset, move the goat back into his original position. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Unusual gold as opposed to red trim - factory or period paint. Near Mint $25,000 - $30,000 |
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217 - Initiating Mechanical Bank - 2nd Degree
Cast Iron Mechanical Novelty Works, New Britain, CT Circa: 1880s Set the bank by pressing the goat back upon his haunches. Place a coin on the plate and touch the goat’s tail. The goat immediately springs forward and slings the coin down the frog’s throat. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $15,000 - $20,000 |
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 218 - Japanese Ball Tosser Mechanical Bank with Box
TinWeeden Mfg. Co., New Bedford, MA Circa: 1888 Insert a coin in the slot. The Japanese Ball Tosser performs until the spring winds down. To reset, wind the key clockwise. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Touch-up on roof and head replaced. Only example known. $90,000 - $125,000 |
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219 - Joe Socko Novelty Mechanical Bank
Tin Straits Corporation, Detroit, MI Circa: 1937 Turn Joe Socko to the right until he stops in position. Lift his opponent to his feet and when the coin is deposited Joe will deliver the K.O. punch. Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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220 - John Bull’s Money Box Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Sydenham & McOustra, Walsall, Staffordshire, England Circa: 1909 Place a coin in the dog’s mouth and press the lever. The dog jumps through the hoop and deposits the coin into the barrel. Touch-up to vest & barrel. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $20,000 - $25,000 |
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221 - Jolly Joe Clown Mechanical Bank
Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa: 1929 Press the lever on the front. The eyes lower and the tongue rolls out. Place a coin on the tongue and raise the lever to deposit coin into bank. Release the lever and the bank returns to its original position. Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $2,000 |
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222 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank - Fez
Aluminum Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Excellent $800 - $1,000 |
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223 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank - Fixed Ears
Aluminum English Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $800 - $1,000 |
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224 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank - Fixed Eyes
Cast Iron Sydenham & McOustra, Walsall, Staffordshire, England Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $600 - $800 |
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225 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank - Moves Ears
Aluminum English Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back, tongue flips in, and ears rotate forward. Replaced arm from another bank. Excellent $300 - $500 |
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226 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank - String Tie, Round Eyes
Aluminum English Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Replaced lever. Excellent $800 - $1,000 |
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227 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank
Yellow Bow Tie
Cast Iron John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Circa: 1880s Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Provenance: Mark Haber Excellent $300 - $500 |
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228 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank
- Shepard
Cast Iron Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY Circa: 1882 Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Provenance: Bill Norman, Donal Markey Blue jacket variation. Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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229 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank - High Hat
Cast Iron John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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230 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank - Little High Hat
Cast Iron John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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  231 - Jolly “N”Mechanical Bank with Box - Stevens
Cast IronThe J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Near Mint Plus $8,000 - $10,000 |
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232 - Jolly “N” Mechanical Bank Trade Card
Paper - four color ink Excellent $300 - $500 |
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233 - Jonah And The Whale Mechanical Bank - Jonah Emerges
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: Late 1880s Pull back the knob located behind the whale’s tail to lock it into position. Place a coin in the small slot shaped like a boat next to the whale’s tail and press the lever. The coin falls into the bank as the whale opens his mouth and Jonah emerges. The whale’s tail flips up during the action. One of best examples known. Near Mint Plus $150,000 - $200,000 |
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234 - Jonah And The Whale Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY Circa: 1890 Place a coin on Jonah’s head and press the lever. The man tosses Jonah forward as if to throw him overboard. The whale opens his mouth and the coin slides off of Jonah’s head into the whale’s mouth. The weight of the coin causes the whale’s mouth to bounce up and down for a few seconds. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Minor touch-up on waves near whales’ tail. Near Mint Plus $10,000 - $15,000 |
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235 - Jumbo On Wheels Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1883 Drop a coin in slot and the head nods. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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236 - Jumbo With Stars Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Place a coin in the elephant’s trunk and press his tail. The elephant raises his trunk and drops the coin into the slot in his head. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Not a production bank Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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237 - Key - St.
Louis Key Mechanical Bank
Aluminum Circa: 1915 Turn the bottom disk to the right three times and stop at the proper number. Then turn the disc to the left and stop at the proper number. Numbers were given out at time of purchase. The bar at the end of the opening can then be pushed back and the coins retrieved. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $700 - $1,000 |
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238 - Kick Inn Mechanical Bank
Wood Wilder Manufacturing Company, St. Louis, MO Circa: 1921 Place a coin vertically on the ledge and push the wire lever. The donkey kicks the ledge with his hind feet, causing the ledge to hinge upwards and toss the coin into the side of the Inn. To reset, move the donkey to his original position and lock the wire lever into place. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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 239 - Kiltie Mechanical Bank with Box
Cast IronJohn Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Circa: 1931 Place a coin in the Scotsman’s hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. He raises his arm, lowers his eyes, and deposits the coin into his shirt pocket. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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  240 - King Aqua Mechanical Bank
Cast IronUnknown Manufacturer Circa: 1900 Cock the rifle and place a coin in front of the coin launcher. Press the rifleman’s right foot and he shoots the deposit into the tower through King Aqua’s mouth. The door on the back pops open and exposes his wife. Minor paint restoration and gun repaired. One of few examples known. Excellent $75,000 - $100,000 |
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241 - Leap Frog Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY Circa: 1891 Place the boy standing into position behind the boy stooping. Insert a coin in the slot at the top of the stump and slide the lever on the rear of the bank. The boy leap frogs over the other and his hand strikes a lever causing the coin to fall into the bank. To reset, move the boy back to his original position. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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242 - Lehmann London Tower Mechanical Bank
Tin Ernst Paul Lehmann, Brandenburg, Germany Circa: 1925 Insert a coin in the top of the bank and the tower man raises and lowers his flag. Missing flag. Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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243 - Liberty
Bell Mechanical Bank Eagle Finial
Cast Iron Circa: 1875 Insert coin in the slot at top of bell. The coin strikes a bell as it is deposited. Missing trap and eagle may be replaced Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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244 - Light of Asia Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1880s Deposit a coin in elephant’s head and the head moves. Provenance: Wally Tudor Original wheels from another bank. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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245 - Lighthouse Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Circa: 1891 A coin any size up to a quarter can be deposited into the house. The tower only takes nickels, and will open once the amount of $5 is deposited. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $7,000 - $10,000 |
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246 - Lighthouse Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Near Mint $700 - $1,000 |
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247 - Lighthouse Mechanical Bank - Small
White Metal Insert coin into the bank. The coin activates a battery that lights the beacon. Near Mint $300 - $500 |
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248 - Lion and Two Monkeys Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1883 Place a coin in the monkey’s hand and press the lever at the base of the tree. The monkey throws the coin at the lion who opens his mouth and simultaneously catches it. At the same time, the small monkey jumps up on the mother’s back. Provenance: Henry Miller, Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $7,000 - $10,000 |
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249 - Lion and Two Monkeys Mechanical Bank Sign
Trimmed. Excellent $700 - $1,000 |
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250- Lion 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: Edwin Mosler Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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251 - Lion Hunter Mechanical Bank Pattern
- for Figure
Brass Near Mint $300 - $500 |
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252 - Lion Hunter Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1911 Pull back the cocking device on the gun. Place a coin in front of the device on the barrel. When the lever is pressed the hunter takes aim and fires. The coin strikes the lion and falls into the receptacle below. Provenance: John Meyer, Wally Tudor Near Mint $20,000 - $30,000 |
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253 - Little Joe Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England Circa: 1920s Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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254 - Little Jocko Musical Mechanical Bank
Tin Ferdinand Strauss Corp., New York, NY Circa: 1912 Drop a coin in the cup. Turn the crank around. You will see the monkey dance and hear the music sound. Provenance: Wally Tudor Crack on monkey’s tail and the handle of the cup is reattached. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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255 - Little Moe Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Chamberlin & Hill, Ltd., Walsall, Staffordshire, England Circa: 1931 Place a coin in the hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The man raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. The left hand that holds the hat tips it simultaneously with the action. Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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256 - Long May It Wave Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Place a coin on the bar that holds up the tip of the cannon. Pull the trigger and the ramrod of the cannon shoots the coin into the hole, which causes the flag to move. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty Questionable production bank. Near Mint $20,000 - $25,000 |
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257 - Lucky Wheel Money Box Mechanical Bank
Tin W. & R. Jacob & Co., England Circa: 1929 Insert a coin into the slot. The wheel spins and stops at one of the twelve fortunes. Premium item that originally was sold with biscuits (cookies) inside. Near Mint Plus $1,500 - $2,000 |
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258 - Magic Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1876 Open the door so the cashier is facing forward. Place a coin on the tray and press the knob. The door will flip closed and deposit the coin into the bank. There is also a slot in the roof that accepts larger coins. No action is performed by depositing into the slot in the roof. Replaced roof screws. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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259 - Magic Mechanical Bank Trade Card
Paper - black ink Dealer card. Near Mint $50 - $100 |
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260 - Magic Clock Savings Mechanical Bank
Tin Deposit coins in slot at top of bank. Coins are registered by the clock dial. When the correct number of coins is registered, the trap opens and the coins may be removed. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Excellent $2,000 - $3,000 |
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261 - Magic Safe Mechanical Bank
Tin German Circa: 1930s Place a coin in the slot, which causes the door to open. The amount deposited can then be seen inside. Near Mint Plus $300 - $500 |
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 262 - Magician Mechanical Bank with Box
Cast IronThe J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1901 Place a coin on the table, and as the lever is pressed, the magician covers the coin with his hat and moves his head up and down. When he raises his hat, the coin has already fallen into the bank. Provenance: Edwin Mosler, Donal Markey Possibly best example known. Near Mint Plus $35,000 - $50,000 |
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263 - Magician Mechanical Bank Pattern
Brass and Iron Provenance: George Bauer Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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 264 - Magie Mechanical Bank with Box
TinGerman Circa: 1930 Place a coin on the Magie’s table, press the lever, and he lowers his tray. Release the lever and the Magie raises his tray. The coin disappears into the bank. Provenance: Donal Markey Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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265 - Mama Katzenjammer Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co., Kenton OH Circa early 1900s Insert a coin in the slot in Mama’s back. Her eyes roll up and return to their original position. Provenance: Kenton Showroom, Wally Tudor One of best examples known. Near Mint Plus $50,000 - $70,000 |
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266 - Mammy and Child Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1884 Place a coin in the slot on the mammy’s apron and press the lever. The mammy lowers the spoon as if feeding the baby, her head lowers, the baby’s legs rise, and the coin falls into the bank. The coin may also be deposited directly into the bank by placing in the baby’s mouth. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Slight repair to original spoon. Near Mint $20,000 - $25,000 |
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267 - Man with Feather In Cap Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Place the coin in proper position on the barrel of the gun. Press the right foot, and the coin is fired into the opening of the tree, which is the 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. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Possible prototype. Restored $1,500 - $2,000 |
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268 - Mason Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY Circa: 1887 Place a coin in the hod and press the lever. This causes the hod carrier to lean forward and toss the coin into the brick wall. The bricklayer raises his arms as if to receive the coin. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint$10,000 - $15,000 |
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269 - Mason Mechanical Bank Trade Card
Paper - four color ink Excellent $300 - $500 |
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270 - Memorial Money Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Enterprise Mfg. Co., Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1876 Slide the lever inward to expose the coin slot. Insert coin, release the lever and it snaps back and rings the bell. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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 271 - Merry-Go-Round Mechanical Bank
Cast IronKyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1880s When the handle is turned, bells chime, the figures revolve, and the attendant raises the stick and gathers in any coins deposited on the stand. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Touch-up to finial. Near Mint Plus $70,000 - $100,000 |
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272 - Mickey Mouse Mechanical Bank - Accordion
Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa 1928 Pull Mickey’s ear and his tongue appears. Place a coin on his tongue and let go of his ear as the coin is deposited into the bank. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $20,000 - $25,000 |
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Miscellaneous Mechanical Bank Parts $50 - $100 |
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274 - Mule Mechanical Bank Pattern
Lead Provenance: Hubley Foundry Made to appeal to the Democrats. Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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275 - Mikado Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1886 Place a coin under the right hat and turn the crank clockwise. A bell rings as the crank is turned and the coin reappears under the left hat, where it will remain until another coin is deposited. When the process is repeated for the second coin, the first coin is then deposited. Provenance: Squire Henry, F. H. Griffith Possibly best example known. Near Mint Plus $120,000 - $150,000 |
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 276 - Milking Cow Mechanical Bank
Cast IronThe J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1888 When a coin is placed in the slot on the cow’s back and the lever under the cow’s throat is pushed, the cow kicks up her hind leg, upsets the boy and the milk pail, and safely deposits the coin. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Small repair to base of fence. Near Mint Plus $20,000 - $25,000 |
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277 - Minstrel Mechanical Bank
Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa: 1928 Press lever and place coin on tongue. Release lever and coin is deposited. Near Mint Plus $500 - $1,000 |
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278 - Monkey Mechanical Bank - Coin in Stomach
Cast Iron Circa: 1882 Place a coin on the monkey’s tray and press the lever. He raises his arms, causing the coin to slide into his stomach. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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279 - Monkey Mechanical Bank - Spring-Jawed
White Metal German Circa: 1930s Insert a coin in the monkey’s mouth and it strikes a leaf spring that causes the jaw to move up and down. Provenance: Donal Markey “Gettysburg PA” Advertising. Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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280 - Monkey and Coconut Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1886 Place a coin in the monkey’s hand, press the lever, and he’ll open the coconut and drop the coin in it. As the coin falls his eyes move and his mouth opens. May have repaired lever. Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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281 - Monkey and Parrot Mechanical Bank
Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa: 1930s Place a coin in position on top of the monkey’s tail and depress the lever. The monkey bends forward, the coin rolls down into the monkey’s hand, and the parrot opens his mouth. Release the lever, the monkey rises, tossing the coin around the track and into the parrot’s closing mouth. Near Mint Plus $700 - $1,000 |
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282 - Monkey Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Hubley Manufacturing Co., Lancaster, PA Circa: 1925 Place a coin inside the monkey’s mouth and press the lever. The monkey springs forward, depositing the coin into the organ. Near Mint Plus $1,500 - $2,000 |
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283 - Monkey Face Mechanical Bank - Arched Top
Tin English Circa: 1920s Press the lever and the tongue sticks out. Place a coin on the tongue and release the lever. The coin is then deposited into the bank. Near Mint Plus $700 - $1,000 |
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284 - Monkey Mechanical Bank with Tray
Tin German Circa: 1930s Place a coin on the plate and press the monkey’s tail. This causes the arms to rise, his head to tilt and mouth to open. The coin is knocked from the tray into the monkey’s mouth. Near Mint Plus $700 - $1,000 |
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285 - Mosque Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron H.L. Judd Co., Wallingford, CT Circa: 1880s Place a coin on the gorilla’s tray and turn the crank clockwise. He moves counterclockwise into the back of the cupola, depositing the coin prior to his return. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty Near Mint Plus $7,000 - $10,000 |
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286 - Motor Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1889 Wind the car with a key. Push a coin in the slot and the car moves forward as bells chime. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Trap replaced. Excellent $20,000 - $30,000 |
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287 - Mule Entering Barn Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1880 Lock the mule into position and place a coin between his hind legs. Press the lever and he kicks his hind legs up as the coin flips into the barn. At the same time he swings his tail and the dog springs from his kennel. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Side panel is cracked at locking mechanism. Near Mint Plus $3,000 - $5,000 |
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288 - Musical Church Mechanical Bank
Wood German Wind the music box and the figures in the cupola revolve as the music plays. Coins may be deposited into the slot in the roof. Provenance: Edwin Mosler One of few complete examples known. Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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289 - Musical Cupid At The Piano Mechanical Bank
White Metal Circa: 1890s Wind up the mechanism. Deposit a coin in the slot and a tune is played. Provenance: Edwin Mosler, Stanley Sax One of two examples known. Excellent $10,000 - $12,000 |
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290 - Musical Savings Mechanical Bank
Tin Swiss Circa: 1923 Deposit a coin in the slot and the bank plays two tunes. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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291 - Musical Savings Mechanical Bank You Pay - I Play Velvet Easel German Circa: 1885 Wind up the mechanism. Deposit a coin in the slot and a tune is played. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Rubs on felt; rear support is possibly replaced. One of two examples known. Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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292 - Musical Savings Mechanical Bank - Wood House
Wood German Circa: 1885 Wind up the mechanism. Deposit a coin in the slot and a tune is played. Provenance: Margaret Hunter One of two examples known. Near Mint $10,000 - $15,000 |
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293 - Musical Savings Mechanical Bank
- Regina
Wood Regina Music Box Co., Rahway, NJ Circa: 1900 Wind up the mechanism. Deposit a coin in the slot and a tune is played. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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294 - Musical Savings Mechanical Bank - Symphonium
Wood Lochmann, Leipzig, Germany Circa: 1900 Wind up the mechanism. Deposit a coin in the slot and a tune is played. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint Plus $15,000 - $20,000 |
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295 - Mystery Mechanical Bank
Wood Near Mint Plus $200 - $300 |
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296 - National Mechanical Bank - Your Savings Push one of the four keys down. The bell rings and the corresponding coin slot becomes operational. Insert a coin and release the key. Excellent $700 - $1,000 |
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297 - National Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1873 Open the door, which brings the cashier to the front. Place a coin on the tray and press the knob. The door swings back causing the coin to be deposited. Provenance: Al Davidson Excellent $15,000 - $20,000 |
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298 - New Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1872 Slide the lever to the left. The guard moves to the left, exposing a coin slot in the doorway. Insert a coin and release the lever. The guard returns to his post, thereby protecting the bank’s deposits. Touch-up to finial. Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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299 - New Mechanical Bank - Center Lever Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1872 Slide the lever to the left. The guard moves to the left, exposing a coin slot in the doorway. Insert a coin and release the lever. The guard returns to his post, thereby protecting the bank’s deposits. Crack in base. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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300 - New Creedmore Mechanical Bank
Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1891 Pull the coin launcher back into position. Place coin in front of launcher and press foot. The coin is fired into the tree. Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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