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Lot 301 - North
Pole Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1910 Push flag down, insert coin in slot and press forward. This causes the flag to pop up. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty Possibly best example known. Near Mint Plus $60,000 - $80,000 |
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Lot 302 - Novelty
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1873 Open the door and place a coin on the tray. A slight touch to the door triggers the spring mechanism to pull the door shut and deposit the coin into the bank. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 303 - Octagonal
Fort Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Circa: 1890s Insert a coin at the end of the barrel and cock the lever. Press the lever at the back end of the barrel and the coin is fired into the tower. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 304 - Old Aunt
Dinah and The Fairy Mechanical Bank Pattern Lead Circa: 1881 Place a coin on the tray and press the lever in the shape of a cat. The fairy lowers her wand and her other arm. Dinah raises her head and arms as the tray flips over. A coin appears that reads “Twenty Dollars.” Release the lever and everything returns to its original position. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty, Edwin Mosler Found in Bailey’s workshop. Assembled and painted. Never went into production. Near Mint Plus $70,000 - $100,000 |
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Lot 305 - Old Woman
In The Shoe Mechanical Bank Lead & Cast Iron W.S. Reed Co., Leominister, MA Circa: 1883 Place a coin on the boy’s outstretched arms and press the lever. The woman raises both arms in a threatening manner as the boy leans forward and deposits the coin in the bank.Provenance: Margaret Hunter Half of Bank original. Other half made at a later date. Near Mint $50,000 - $65,000 |
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Lot 306 - Old
Mother Hubbard Mechanical Bank Tin German Insert coin in the slot and the dog lowers his feet to the table to get the bone. Figures are resoldered and touched up to match. Excellent $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 307 - Organ
Bank Mechanical Bank - Boy and Girl Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1882 Place a coin on the tray and turn the crank. The monkey lowers the tray and deposits the coin into the organ. At the same time the monkey tips his hat and the two figures revolve. Bells also ring as the crank is turned. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 308 - Organ
Bank Mechanical Bank - Cat and Dog Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1882 Place a coin on the tray and turn the crank. The monkey lowers the tray and deposits the coin into the organ. At the same time the monkey tips his hat and the cat and dog revolve. Bells also ring as the crank is turned. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 309 - Organ
Bank Mechanical Bank - Miniature Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1881 Place a coin in the slot and turn the crank. The monkey revolves and pushes the coin into the organ. Provenance: Butler Clapper for bell is missing. Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 310 - Organ
Bank Mechanical Bank - Medium Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1881 Place a coin on the tray and turn the crank. The monkey lowers the tray and deposits the coin into the organ. At the same time the monkey tips his hat and bells inside the bank ring. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 311 - Organ
Grinder and Performing Bear Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1882 Wind up the mechanism on the side of the bank. Place a coin in the slot of the organ and press the lever. The bear revolves and the organ grinder turns the crank, which activates the bank. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 312 - Owl
Mechanical Bank - Slot in Book Cast Iron Kilgore Manufacturing Co., Westerville, OH Circa: 1926 Deposit a coin into the slot and the eyes roll up and down. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $1,500 - $2,000 |
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Lot 313 - Owl
Mechanical Bank - Slot in Book Nickel Kilgore Manufacturing Co., Westerville, OH Circa: 1926 Deposit a coin into the slot and the eyes roll up and down. Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 314 - Owl
Mechanical Bank - Slot in Book Cast Iron Kilgore Manufacturing Co., Westerville, OH Circa: 1926 Deposit a coin into the slot and the eyes roll up and down. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty White variation. Excellent $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 315 - Owl
Mechanical Bank - Slot in Head Cast Iron Kilgore Manufacturing Co., Westerville, OH Circa: 1926 Deposit coin into slot and the eyes roll up and down. Excellent $700 - $1,000 |
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Lot 316 - Owl
Mechanical Bank - Turns Head Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1880 Place a coin on the top of the branch and press the thumb-piece at the back of the bank. The owl turns his head and deposits the coin into the bank. The head then returns to its original position. Provenance: Larry Feld Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 317 - Paddy And
The Pig Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1882 Place a coin on the nose of the pig. Press the lever and the pig will strike the coin with his foot. The man opens his mouth, catches the coin on his tongue, and swallows the coin. At the same time his eyes roll. Provenance: John Feather, Wally Tudor Replaced screw at leg. Near Mint $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 318 - Panorama
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1876 Insert a coin in the slot and the next picture will appear in the window. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $20,000 - $30,000 |
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Lot 319 - Parrot
Mechanical Bank - Spring Jawed White Metal German Circa: 1930s Insert a coin in the parrot’s mouth and it strikes a leaf spring that causes the jaw to move up and down. Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 320 - Patronize
The Blind Man And His Dog Mechanical Bank - Blue Inset Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1878 Put a coin in the hands of the blind man. Press the lever on the back of the bank and this causes the dog to take the coin and deposit it into the bank. The dog then returns to his original position. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 321 - Peg-Leg
Beggar Mechanical Bank Cast Iron H.L. Judd Co., Wallingford, CT Circa: 1880 Drop a coin in the slot and the beggar nods his head. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 322 - Pelican
Mechanical Bank - Arab Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1878 Press a coin into the slot on the pelicans’ head. This causes the mouth to open, exposing the figure inside. Unusual red highlighting. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 323 - Pelican
Mechanical Bank - Mammy Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1878 Press a coin into the slot on the pelicans’ head. This causes the mouth to open, exposing the figure inside. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 324 - Pelican
Mechanical Bank - Rabbit Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1878 Press a coin into the slot on the pelicans’ head. This causes the mouth to open, exposing the figure inside. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 325 -
Perfection Registering Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1893 Insert a dime in the top of the book and press the lever. The little girl moves one notch backwards, pointing to the chart showing the total amount in the bank. At $5, the little dog rears up. When the dog is pressed back down, the right end of the bank swings open. To reset, close the end of the bank. Provenance: Butler Touch-up to rear of dress. Excellent $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 326 - Picture
Gallery Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY Circa: 1885 Place a coin in the figure’s hand and pull the lever on the back of the bank. The coin is deposited. A second lever is used to move the letter and number display. When the letter is shown in the window, the number in the alphabet this letter represents appears in the window above the figure. An object that begins with this letter appears in the window to the right. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $40,000 - $50,000 |
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Lot 327 - Picture
Gallery Mechanical Bank Trade Card Paper - four color ink 328 - Pig Mechanical Bank - Walter Chrysler Push down the pig’s tail and the coin slot becomes operational. Insert a coin and release the tail. Provenance: Walter Chrysler Collection, Edwin Mosler Only example known. Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 328 - Pig -
Walter Chrysler Push down the pig’s tail and the coin slot becomes operational. Insert a coin and release the tail Provenance: Walter Chrysler Collection, Edwin Mosler Only example known. Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 329 - Pig In
High Chair Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1897 Place a coin on the tray and press the lever. The pig catches the coin in his mouth, moves his tongue and then swallows it. Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 330 - Pistol
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Richard Elliot Co., Chicago, IL Circa: 1909 Place a dime in the end of the barrel. Pull the trigger and the coin is deposited into the butt of the pistol. When the trigger is released, the bank is reset. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 331 - Policeman
Mechanical Bank Tin Emil Hausmann, Nuremburg, Germany Circa: 1900 Insert a coin in the slot and the policeman raises his right arm. To reset, lower his arm to original position. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Right arm is replaced. Only example known. Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 332 - Popeye
Knockout Mechanical Bank Tin Straits Corporation, Detroit, MI Circa: 1930s Before to placing coin in the slot, turn Popeye to the right until he stops in position. Lift his opponent to his feet and when the coin is deposited Popeye will deliver the K.O. punch.Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 333 - Post
Office Savings Mechanical Bank Tin Purser Company, Chicago, IL Circa: 1901 Place a coin in the hole and twist the knob counterclockwise. The coin then falls into the bank. Provenance: Wally Tudor Only example known. Excellent $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 334 - Preacher
In The Pulpit Mechanical Bank Cast Iron, Aluminum and Wood The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1876 Place a coin on the preacher’s plate. Both his head and arms will lower as the coin slides into the bank. He then returns to his original position. Provenance: Wally Tudor Base and grill replaced. Right hand is touched up. Original figure. One of three examples known. $75,000 - $100,000 |
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 Lot 335 - Presto
Mechanical Bank - Penny Changes to Quarter Cast IronHenry C. Hart Manufacturing Co., Detroit, MI Circa: 1884 Place a twenty-five cent piece inside the bank. Place a penny in the slot and look through the viewer. It appears as though the penny has been changed into a twenty-five cent piece. Pull the lever and the penny drops into the bank. Provenance: Al Davidson Few examples known. Near Mint $60,000 - $90,000 |
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Lot 336 - Presto
Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1892 Press the button and the drawer flies open. Put the coin in the drawer and close it. When the button is pressed again the drawer flies open and the coin has disappeared into the bank. Touch-up to silver. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 337 - Presto
Savings Mechanical Bank Wood and Paper Frederick & Charles, Montrose, PA Circa: 1884 Place a penny on the roof between the peaks. Turn the knob and the mouse springs up and knocks the penny into the bank. Provenance: Henry Miller, Wally Tudor Excellent $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 338 - Professor
Pug Frog’s Great Bicycle Feat Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1886 Place a coin at the end of the rear bicycle wheel and turn the crank. The frog makes a revolution and the coin is deposited into the bank. Provenance: Bob Schneider Near Mint Plus $30,000 - $40,000 |
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Lot 339 - Pump and
Bucket Mechanical Bank - Gusky’s Cast Iron Circa: 1892 Place a dime in the slot and push the pump handle up and down. The coin is deposited and the amount registered. When $5 has been deposited the lid of the bucket can be removed to retrieve the coins. Provenance: Bill Norman Near Mint $3,000 - $4,000 |
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Lot 340 - Punch and Judy Mechanical Bank Cast Iron and Tin Henry James Banks & Sons Ltd., Handsworth, England Circa: 1929 Press the lever and the Punch and Judy figures appear. Deposit a coin, release the lever and figures drop back inside the bank. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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 Lot 341 - Punch and Judy Bank Mechanical Bank with Box Cast IronShepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY Circa: 1884 Pull out the top lever to set the figures. Place a coin on the tray and press the lower lever. Judy swings back to deposit the coin while Punch tries to hit her with his stick. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 342 - Punch and Judy Mechanical Bank Trade Card Paper - four color ink Circa: 1884 Distributor’s card. Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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 Lot 343 - Queen Victoria Mechanical Bank Cast IronJohn Harper & Co., Ltd., Willenhall, England Circa: 1887 Drop an English penny in the slot in the crown. The weight of the coin causes the eyes to roll up and down. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Minor restoration to crown. One of three examples known. Near Mint $30,000 - $40,000 |
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Lot 344 - Rabbit Standing Mechanical Bank - Small Cast Iron Lockwood Manufacturing Co., South Norwalk, CT Circa: 1882 Place a coin between the paws of the rabbit and press the tail. The ears wiggle and the coin is deposited into the bank. Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 345 - Rabbit Standing Mechanical Bank - Large Cast Iron Lockwood Manufacturing Co., South Norwalk, CT Circa: 1882 Place a coin between the paws of the rabbit and press the tail. The ears wiggle and the coin is deposited into the bank. Provenance: Wally Tudor Ears are repaired, and silver is touched up. Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 346 - Rabbit in Cabbage Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Kilgore Manufacturing Co., Westerville, OH Circa: 1882 Press a coin into the slot. This causes the ears to rise up as the coin is deposited. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 347 - Reclining Chinaman Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1882 Place a coin in the pocket of the Chinaman and press the lever. The Chinaman shows his hand of four aces and salutes the depositor. As the coin falls into the receptacle, a rat runs out of the end of the log. Provenance: Milton Manlove Near Mint $15,000 - $20,000 |
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 Lot 348 - Red Riding Hood Mechanical Bank Cast IronKyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1880s Insert a coin in the slot and slide the lever. Grandma’s mask pivots forward exposing the wolf’s face. Red Riding Hood moves her head upwards and the coin falls into the bank. Provenance: William Roup Red Riding Hood figure has over painting and the trap is replaced. Excellent $20,000 - $30,000 |
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Lot 349 - Registering Dime Savings Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Ives, Blakeslee & Co., Bridgeport, CT Circa: 1890 Deposit dime in the slot. The clock hand registers the deposit. When $10 has been registered, the front drawer opens. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 350 - Registering Mechanical Bank Box Wood The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT No lid. Excellent $500 - $700 |
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Lot 351 - Rival Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1878 Lower the monkey and place a coin between his knees and chest. Release the monkey and he springs up causing the coin to fall into the open dormer. To reset, lower the monkey to his original position. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Assembled from parts found at foundry and the Monkey made to complete bank. $10,000 - $15,000 |
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Lot 352 - Robot Mechanical Bank Aluminum Starkies, Burnley, Lancaster, England Circa: 1910 Place a coin in the postman’s letter and push the lever. The man’s arm moves forward, depositing the coin into the door. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 353 - Roller Skating Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1880s Place a coin in the slot on the roof and press the lever. The skaters glide to the rear of the rink as the coin falls into the bank, and the man turns as if to present a wreath to the little girl. To reset, slide the figures back to their original positions. Provenance: F. H. GriffithNear Mint $100,000 - $150,000 |
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Lot 354 - Rooster Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, PA Circa: 1880 Set a coin in the slot in the rooster’s tail and slowly move the lever downward. The rooster moves his head several times in a crowing motion as the coin falls into the bank. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Beautiful copper flashing and highlights. Near Mint Plus $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 355 - Royal Trick Elephant Mechanical Bank Tin German Circa: 1912 Place a coin in the slot and press the tail. The coin is thrown upward as the elephant’s head and trunk lower,, to receive it. The coin is deposited into the mouth. When the lever is released, the elephant returns to his original position. Provenance: Edwin Mosler Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 356 - Safe Deposit Mechanical Bank Tin Circa: 1880s Place a coin in the opening at the end of the elephant’s trunk and press the tail. The trunk swings inward, causing the coin to fall into the slot in the base. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty Restoration to base. Possibly only example known. Excellent $30,000 - $40,000 |
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Lot 357 - Safety Locomotive Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Circa: 1887 Deposit dime in the slot on the top of the cab. When the bank is full, the smokestack can be lifted out and the money pours out from the opening. Paint is touched up on the trap and cowcatcher is repaired. Excellent $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 358 - Sailor Face Mechanical Bank - Arched Top Tin English 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 $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 359 - Saluting Sailor Mechanical Bank Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Place a coin on the tray in the sailor’s hand. The weight of the coin causes him to turn and deposit the coin into the bank. At the same time, the sailor raises his hat and bows. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 360 - Sambo Mechanical Bank Cast Iron William & H.H. James Co., Willenhall, England Place a coin in hand and press lever. The arm deposits the coin into the mouth as the eyes roll back. Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 361 - Sam Segal’s Aim To Save Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Samuel Segal, New York, NY Circa: 1900 Cock the pistol by pulling back on the knob in back and place a coin vertically on the barrel. Pull the trigger and the coin is fired into the bank. Provenance: Edwin Mosler One of two examples known. Near Mint Plus $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 362 - Santa Claus Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY Circa: 1889 Place a coin in Santa’s hand and press the lever. He tosses the coin into the chimney. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 363 - Savo Mechanical Bank - Rectangular Tin Circa: 1930s Insert a coin in the hole, slide the lever to the left, and the coin will fall into the bank. Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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Lot 364 - Savo Mechanical Bank - Rectangular Tin Circa: 1930s Insert a coin in the hole, slide the lever to the left, and the coin will fall into the bank. Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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Lot 365 - Savo Mechanical Bank - Round Tin Circa: 1930s Insert a coin in the hole, slide the lever to the left, and the coin will fall into the bank. Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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Lot 366 - Savo Mechanical Bank - Round Tin Circa: 1930s Insert a coin in the hole, slide the lever to the left, and the coin will fall into the bank. Near Mint $500 - $700 |
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Lot 367 - Schley Bottling Up Cervera Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Circa: 1899 Insert a coin in the slot at the top of the bank. A picture of Pascual Cervera becomes visible in place of U.S. Admiral Schley. To reset, give the bank a jerk to the left and Schley’s picture reappears. Restored label. Near Mint $20,000 - $25,000 |
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Lot 368 - Scotsman Mechanical Bank Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa: 1930s Raise the lever on the front of the bank. Place a coin on the protruding tongue and press down. The tongue will recede and deposit the coin into the bank. Near Mint Plus $1,500 - $2,000 |
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Lot 369 - Seek Him Frisk Mechanical Bank Cast Iron H. L. Judd Co., Wallingford, CT Circa: 1881 Insert a coin in top of the tree stump. The dog charges forward after the cat as the coin falls into the bank. When the dog almost reaches the tree, the cat swiftly moves up the tree and escapes. One of few examples known. Near Mint Plus $75,000 - $100,000 |
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Lot 370 - Sentry Mechanical Bank Tin Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany Circa: 1930s Press the lever and the sentry brings the rifle to port arms, his eyes roll to the left, and the coin slot becomes operational. Insert a coin in the slot and release the lever. Near Mint Plus $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 371 - Sentry Mechanical Bank - Bugler Tin German Circa: 1920s Insert a coin in the slot on the roof. The bugler lowers and raises his arms as if sounding the bugle. Provenance: Edwin Mosler One of two examples known. Near Mint Plus $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 372 - Shoot That Hat Bank Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Circa: 1900s Place a coin in the slot of the hydrant and press the lever. One boy lowers the hat over the other boy’s head, the seated boy raises his arms, the coin falls into the bank, and a figure of a Chinaman appears on the hat as the hat lengthens over the boy’s head. Provenance: Al Davidson Early recast. $8,000 - $12,000 |
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Lot 373 - Shoot The Chute Mechanical Bank with Box Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1906 Raise extension until it is fully extended. Press the hook at the base of the chute and place a coin in the slot. Place Buster Brown’s boat at the top of the chute and release. The boat comes down the chute and knocks the coin into the bank. Buster Brown and Tige are thrown out of the boat and land upside down. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Painted cart has a crack at rivet. One of the best examples known. Near Mint Plus $80,000 - $100,000 |
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Lot 374 - Signal Cabin Mechanical Bank Tin J. Distler, Nuremburg, Germany Circa: 1930 Insert a coin in the slot. The flag moves up and back down as the coin falls into the bank. Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 375 - Smyth X-Ray Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Henry C. Hart Manufacturing Co., Detroit, MI Circa: 1898 Set a coin in the holder and look into the eyepiece. You will be able to see through the coin and out the other end of the bank. Press the lever and the coin falls into the bank. Near Mint Plus $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 376 - Snake And Frog In Pond Mechanical Bank Tin German Circa: 1910 Place a coin in the snake’s mouth and push the lever. The snake moves forward and causes the coin to fall into the frog’s open mouth. Near Mint $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 377 - Snap It Mechanical Bank Cast Iron H.L. Judd Co., Wallingford, CT Circa: 1885 Open the door and place a coin on the shelf. Release the door and it slams shut causing the coin to disappear into the house. Near Mint Plus $1,000 - $1,500 |
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378 - Southern Comfort Mechanical Bank Place a coin in the open drawer. Close the drawer and the coin is deposited into the bank. Near Mint $100 - $200 |
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Lot 379 - Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank - Blue Dress Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1895 Place a coin on the girl’s tray and press the lever. The girl’s arm lowers and deposits the coin into the bank. At the same time the dog opens his mouth as if speaking and also wags his tail. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 380 - Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank - Red Dress Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1895 Place a coin on the girl’s tray and press the lever. The girl’s arm lowers and deposits the coin into the bank. At the same time the dog opens his mouth as if speaking and wags his tail. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 381 - Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank Box - Shepard Wood Provenance: F. H. Griffith No lid. Excellent $1,500 - $2,000 |
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Lot 382 - Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank Trade Card Paper - four color ink Distributor’s card. Near Mint $300 - $500  |
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Lot 383 - Sportsman Mechanical Bank - Fowler Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1892 Provenance: Wally Tudor Place a coin in the slot and set the trap. Then place the bird on the trap and press the lever. When the coin disappears and as the bird rises into the air the sportsman fires. Some early paint restoration. Near Mint $15,000 - $20,000 |
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Lot 384 - Sportsman Mechanical Bank - Fowler Pattern Brass Near Mint $10,000 - $12,000 |
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Lot 385 - Springing Cat Mechanical Bank - Gold Variation Lead and Wood Charles A. Bailey, Cobalt, CT Circa: 1882 Set a coin vertically in the slot and slowly pull the lever. A mouse moves up from behind the coin as the cat’s lower jaw begins to drop. The cat pounces at the mouse, and the mouse knocks the coin into the bank. To reset, move the cat back to its original position. Provenance: Al Davidson Near Mint $25,000 - $35,000 |
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Lot 386 - Squirrel And Tree Stump Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Mechanical Novelty Works, New Britain, CT Circa: 1881 Place a coin on the acorn and press the lever. The squirrel moves forward and drops the coin into the bank. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 387 - Stump Speaker Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY Circa: 1886 Place a coin in the figure’s hand and press the lever. He lowers his hand and drops the coin into the satchel. At the same time his jaw moves during the action. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Brown face variation. Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 388 - Stump Speaker Mechanical Bank Trade Card Paper - four color ink Near Mint $300 - $500 |
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Lot 389 - Tabby Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Circa: 1886 Drop a coin in the slot. The weight of the coin causes the chick’s head to move up and down. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Chick is touched up. Near Mint $2,000 - $3,000 |
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Lot 390 - Tammany Mechanical Bank - Blue Coat, Brown Pants Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1873 Put a coin in his hand and the weight of the coin causes the hand to lower and deposit the coin into his pocket. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Near Mint Plus $3,000 - $5,000 |
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Lot 391 - Tammany Mechanical Bank Trade Card Paper - black ink Excellent $50 - $100 |
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Lot 392 - Tank And Cannon Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Starkies, Burnley, Lancaster, England Circa: 1920 Place a coin on the platform and pull back on the lever. Release the lever and the coin fires into the side of the bank. Provenance: F. H. Griffith Period paint. Near Mint $1,000 - $1,500 |
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Lot 393 - Target Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1877 Place a coin in the vertical position in the bull’s eye of the target. Cock the cannon by pulling back on the wire lever, and turn the wire downward to lock. When ready to fire, move the wire lever to the up position. The wire is propelled forward striking the coin and causing it to fall into the bank. Provenance: Boston Trust, F. H. Griffith Touch-up to target. Near Mint $30,000 - $40,000 |
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Lot 394 - Target In Vestibule Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Place a coin on the tray. Release the spring and the man throws the coin over his head and into the target. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty Converted still bank that never went into production. Near Mint Plus $20,000 - $30,000 |
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Lot 395 - Teddy And The Bear Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1907 Cock the gun by pulling the sliding piece on the rifle back into position. Push the bear down into the tree. Place a coin in front of the sliding piece and press the lever. Teddy lowers his head and shoots the coin into the stump. At the same time the bear pops up. Provenance: Wally Tudor Near Mint Plus $7,000 - $10,000 |
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Lot 396 - Telephone - Pay Phone Mechanical Bank Cast Iron The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT Circa: 1928 Insert a penny, nickel, or quarter into the appropriate slot. The coin enters the bank and the bell rings once. Turn the crank and bell rings continuously. Excellent $1,500 - $2,000 |
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Lot 397 - Thrifty Animal Mechanical Bank Tin Buddy “L” Co., East Moline, IL Circa: 1920s Deposit dime in the front slot. The tenth dime unlocks the bottom of the bank. Dimes can also be deposited in the rear slot with no registering of the coins. Near Mint Plus $500 - $700 |
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Lot 398 - Tiger Mechanical Bank Tin Saalheimer & Srauss, 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: Wally Tudor Near Mint $5,000 - $7,000 |
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Lot 399 - Time Is Money Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Circa: 1880 Insert a coin in the top slot. The center section rotates counterclockwise as the coin falls into the bank. To reset, push the lever and the center section snaps back to its upright position. Provenance: F. H. Griffith One of two examples known. Excellent $50,000 - $70,000 |
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Lot 400 - Time Lock Savings Mechanical Bank Louis Manufacturing Co., New York, NY Circa: 1892 With the coin trap removed, trip the locking lever and set the timelock wheel for the number of days desired. Replace the trap and the bank is ready for operation. Wind the clock each day. When the clock is wound, the internal mechanism advances the registering mechanism one day. When the clock has been wound the correct number of times, the coin trap will pop off. Provenance: Wally Tudor Clock minute hand is replaced. Near Mint $7,000 - $10,000 |
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