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Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
By Saalheimer & Strauss
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Sentry" tin mechanical bank is very difficult to find, having been made in Germany by the company
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Tin

Antique Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925

H 8.63 in W 3.25 in D 1.94 in
Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank Unsigned C1877. Measures- 10.5"L x 3"W x 6.75"D
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Late 19th Century Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877
Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877

Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877

H 10.5 in W 3 in D 6.75 in
Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880. Measures - 5.25"H x 3.5"W x
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19th Century Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880
Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880

H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 8.5 in
Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Five mechanical bank trade cards are displayed in two separate frames. In one frame are three
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s

Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s

H 12.5 in W 15.63 in D 1 in
Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s
By Saalheimer & Strauss
Located in Incline Village, NV
This mechanical bank "Saluting Sailor" was manufactured in the 1920s by Saalheimer & Strauss
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Tin

Antique Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s
Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s

Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s

H 6.75 in W 4.13 in D 2 in
Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878
By John Gerrard
Located in Incline Village, NV
The Pelican Mechanical Bank is made of cast iron and was manufactured by The J. & E. Steven's
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878
Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878

Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878

H 7.5 in W 5.38 in D 4.69 in
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch
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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

H 7 in W 4 in D 6 in
"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Peg-leg Beggar" 19th century cast iron mechanical bank was probably inspired by the many disabled
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1880s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique "Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880
"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880

"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880

H 5.13 in W 2.13 in D 3.57 in
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

H 7.5 in W 7.13 in D 3.07 in
"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's
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1890s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique "William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)
"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)

"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)

H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 10.63 in
19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hardware, toys, and some of the most iconic mechanical banks of the era. Their successful shift to toy
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19th Century Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871
19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871

19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871

H 5 in Dm 6.75 in
"Organ Bank" with Cat and Dog, circa 1882, American
By Kyser & Rex Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
the base) x 4" deep. I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having
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1880s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique "Organ Bank" with Cat and Dog, circa 1882, American
"Organ Bank" with Cat and Dog, circa 1882, American

"Organ Bank" with Cat and Dog, circa 1882, American

H 7.75 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Us patent tammany mechanical cast iron saving bank, 1875
Located in Bilzen, BE
American mechanical piggy bank TAMMANY BANK called "The fat man". Plychrome cast iron, the right
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1870s American American Classical Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Us patent tammany mechanical cast iron saving bank, 1875
Us patent tammany mechanical cast iron saving bank, 1875

Us patent tammany mechanical cast iron saving bank, 1875

H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 4.34 in
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Soquel, CA
time that the company became well known for their still and mechanical bank production. Hubert Judd
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Bronze

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet

H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron Owl bank with a turning head coin lever and glass eyes. Lot of the original
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1880s American American Classical Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880
19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880

19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880

H 7.5 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Prototype Late 19th Century Hand Carved Toy Horse Drawn Hansom Cab, American
Located in Incline Village, NV
collector of mechanical banks and American toys.
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1890s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Wood

Prototype Late 19th Century Hand Carved Toy Horse Drawn Hansom Cab, American
Prototype Late 19th Century Hand Carved Toy Horse Drawn Hansom Cab, American

Prototype Late 19th Century Hand Carved Toy Horse Drawn Hansom Cab, American

H 5.75 in W 12 in D 5 in
19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
; I acquired it from Charles Klappert of San Diego in 1987---he was a noted mechanical bank and toy
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1890s American Victorian Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare

19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare

H 9.25 in W 2.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Reindeer Antique Still Banks, American, circa 1910
By A.C. Williams Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
field of antique still and mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine
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1910s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Pair of Reindeer Antique Still Banks, American, circa 1910
Pair of Reindeer Antique Still Banks, American, circa 1910

Pair of Reindeer Antique Still Banks, American, circa 1910

H 9.5 in W 5.25 in D 4 in

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Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century
Located in Lake Forest, IL
The bank is activated by opening the door and placing a coin on the tray held by a figure, closing
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Late 19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century
Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century

Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century

H 6.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
"Novelty Mechanical Bank"
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique 19th century cast iron mechanical bank by J. & E. Stevens Super appealing bright original
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Antique "Novelty Mechanical Bank"
"Novelty Mechanical Bank"

"Novelty Mechanical Bank"

H 6.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog" Circa 1891
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base, and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog" Circa 1891
Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog" Circa 1891

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog" Circa 1891

W 7.5 in
20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War
Located in Charleston, SC
20th century mechanical bank depicting Spanish American War.
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Early 20th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War
20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War

20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A painted cast iron mechanical bank offers Boy Scouts in an outdoor setting, 20th Measures- 6''H x
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Early 20th Century Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C
Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

H 6 in W 3.5 in D 9.5 in
Mechanical Bank "Cabin Bank" Circa 1885
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cabin Bank, a cast iron mechanical bank, was manufactured in 1885 by the J. & E. Steven's Company
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Cabin Bank" Circa 1885
Mechanical Bank "Cabin Bank" Circa 1885

Mechanical Bank "Cabin Bank" Circa 1885

H 3.57 in D 4.19 in
Mechanical Bank "Monkey & Coconut" Circa 1886
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 5" long x 8 1/2" high. The bank is in excellent all original condition and paint
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Monkey & Coconut" Circa 1886
Mechanical Bank "Monkey & Coconut" Circa 1886

Mechanical Bank "Monkey & Coconut" Circa 1886

H 8.5 in W 5 in
Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Novelty Bank" was manufactured by the prolific maker of mechanical banks, the J. & E. Steven's
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)
Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)

Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)

H 6.5 in W 4.13 in D 4.13 in
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Located in Incline Village, NV
in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.75 in
J. & E. Stevens and Company Magician Mechanical Bank
Located in London, GB
Magician mechanical bank A part functioning cast iron mechanical bank with original paint. Made by
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Early 1900s American Victorian Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Metal

J. & E. Stevens and Company Magician Mechanical Bank
J. & E. Stevens and Company Magician Mechanical Bank

J. & E. Stevens and Company Magician Mechanical Bank

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 4 in
Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very "early" post-Civil War cast iron mechanical bank and difficult to find. It was
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872
Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872

Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872

H 5.25 in W 3.75 in D 4.25 in
"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896
Located in Incline Village, NV
"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's
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19th Century American Victorian Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896
"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 10.63 in
Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896
Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896

Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896

W 10.63 in
"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Rabbit Standing" cast iron mechanical bank is American made and manufactured by the Lockwood
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882
"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882

"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882

H 5.63 in W 3 in L 5.63 in
Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1881 by the Kyser & Rex Co. in Frankford, Pennsylvania, this cast iron mechanical
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881
Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881

Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881

H 6.38 in W 4 in D 3 in
Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear" Circa 1907
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This cast iron mechanical bank was patented in 1883 but not manufactured until 1907 by the J. & E
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Early 20th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear" Circa 1907
Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear" Circa 1907

Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear" Circa 1907

W 10.32 in
Mechanical Bank "Bulldog Savings Bank" Circa 1882
By Ive's, Blakelee & William's Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Of all known mechanical banks this is one of the more interesting methods by which the coin is
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Bulldog Savings Bank" Circa 1882
Mechanical Bank "Bulldog Savings Bank" Circa 1882

Mechanical Bank "Bulldog Savings Bank" Circa 1882

W 8.44 in
Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This metal, mechanical bank includes a red plane mechanism for launching coins from the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950
Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950

Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950

H 3.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa 1883
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 6 11/16" long at the base. The bank is in
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa 1883
Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa 1883

Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa 1883

H 6 in W 6.69 in D 4 in
"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fancy wooden "Trick Drawer" mechanical bank; one of a kind. Circa 1895. Same principal as
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Wood

"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895
"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895

"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895

H 3.38 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Mechanical Bank "Teddy And The Bear" Circa 1907
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 10 1/8" and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The bank has some
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Early 20th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Teddy And The Bear" Circa 1907
Mechanical Bank "Teddy And The Bear" Circa 1907

Mechanical Bank "Teddy And The Bear" Circa 1907

W 10.13 in
Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886
Located in Incline Village, NV
mouth of Paddy. Made of cast iron, and measuring 7 3/16" long, "Paddy and the Pig" mechanical bank
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19th Century American Victorian Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886
Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886

H 8 in W 7.19 in D 3.5 in
Mechanical Bank "Paddy and The Pig" Circa 1886
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mouth of Paddy. Made of cast iron, and measuring 7 3/16" long, "Paddy and the Pig" mechanical bank
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and The Pig" Circa 1886
Mechanical Bank "Paddy and The Pig" Circa 1886

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and The Pig" Circa 1886

W 7.19 in
Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique mechanical bank bank by J.E Stevens offers polychrome painted cast iron construction and
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890
Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

H 6.75 in W 10.5 in D 3.75 in
Mechanical Bank "Elephant, Man Pops Out" Circa 1884
By Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Elephant, Man Pops Out" cast iron mechanical bank was manufactured in 1884 by the Enterprise
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Elephant, Man Pops Out" Circa 1884
Mechanical Bank "Elephant, Man Pops Out" Circa 1884

Mechanical Bank "Elephant, Man Pops Out" Circa 1884

H 6 in W 7 in
Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873
Located in Incline Village, NV
Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and
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1870s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873
Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873

H 6 in W 3.13 in D 4.44 in
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank" Circa 1876
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank" Circa 1876
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank" Circa 1876

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank" Circa 1876

H 5.25 in W 4.75 in
American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Paddy and the Pig” By J&E Stevens
Located in London, GB
American cast iron mechanical bank “Paddy and the Pig” by J&E Stevens Seated upon the iron base is
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Metal

American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Paddy and the Pig” By J&E Stevens
American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Paddy and the Pig” By J&E Stevens

American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Paddy and the Pig” By J&E Stevens

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jonah and the Whale Bank, patented on July 15th in 1890 by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams and
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware
Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware

Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware

H 4.75 in W 10.13 in D 3.75 in
Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique cast-iron mechanical "Novelty Bank" designer by C. Johnson for J. & E. Stevens, circa 1873
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873
Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873

Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873

H 7 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Vintage J.E. Stevens Jolly Painted Cast Iron Americana Mechanical Coin Bank
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vinatge painted cast iron mechanical coin bank by J.E. Stevens. Measure: 7" “J. & E. Stevens
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Early 20th Century American Classical Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Vintage J.E. Stevens Jolly Painted Cast Iron Americana Mechanical Coin Bank
Vintage J.E. Stevens Jolly Painted Cast Iron Americana Mechanical Coin Bank

Vintage J.E. Stevens Jolly Painted Cast Iron Americana Mechanical Coin Bank

H 6.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century cast iron folky iron bank has original over paint as they repainted them as
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank
Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

H 7.53 in W 4 in D 2 in
Two 19th Century Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Banks
Located in Essex, MA
Two Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Owl" Banks, by J. & E. Stevens, c. 1880, one with amber colored
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Two 19th Century Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Banks
Two 19th Century Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Banks

Two 19th Century Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Banks

H 7.5 in W 3.63 in D 2.88 in
Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest
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Late 19th Century Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 8.25 in
Signed & Dated 1882 " Jolly Niggro Bank" Original Paintedsurface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.THE MECHANICAL PENNY BANK WORKS.THE ONLY THING MISSING IS THE TIN CAP OFF THE BASE.VERY OFTEN THEY ARE
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19th Century American Mechanical Banks Antique

Signed & Dated 1882 " Jolly Niggro Bank" Original Paintedsurface
Signed & Dated 1882 " Jolly Niggro Bank" Original Paintedsurface

Signed & Dated 1882 " Jolly Niggro Bank" Original Paintedsurface

H 7 in W 6 in D 6 in
"Organ Bank" with Boy and Girl, Circa 1882, American
By Kyser & Rex Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for 40 years. This
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1880s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

"Organ Bank" with Boy and Girl, Circa 1882, American
"Organ Bank" with Boy and Girl, Circa 1882, American

"Organ Bank" with Boy and Girl, Circa 1882, American

H 7.75 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is the very rare (taller) version of "Eiffel Tower" still bank, listed on page 112
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19th Century British Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890
"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890

"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890

H 10.38 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The subject
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1890s American Victorian Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891
Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891

H 5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Incline Village, NV
) is one of the later cast iron mechanical banks made in the United States. "Monkey Bank" was
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1920s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925

H 7.75 in W 3.19 in D 8.88 in
Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank depicts President Teddy Roosevelt aiming his rifle at a lion. Roosevelt is well-known for his
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1910s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911
Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911

Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911

H 7.5 in W 10.88 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Jonah and the Whale Mechanical Bank
Located in London, GB
19th century Jonah and the whale mechanical bank A non-functioning cast iron mechanical bank with
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Early 1900s American Victorian Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

19th Century Jonah and the Whale Mechanical Bank
19th Century Jonah and the Whale Mechanical Bank

19th Century Jonah and the Whale Mechanical Bank

H 5.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Mechanical Bank "Chief Big Moon, " American, circa 1899
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Chief Big Moon" cast iron mechanical bank is one of the few western theme banks in the mechanical
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1890s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Chief Big Moon, " American, circa 1899
Mechanical Bank "Chief Big Moon, " American, circa 1899

Mechanical Bank "Chief Big Moon, " American, circa 1899

H 6 in W 4 in D 10 in
"Chandler's Bank" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for more than
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

"Chandler's Bank" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900
"Chandler's Bank" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900

"Chandler's Bank" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900

H 5.63 in W 4 in D 3.19 in
"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
(see image). It is one of the earlier mechanical banks made for children to encourage saving, and is
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1880s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

H 7.75 in W 3.07 in D 5.57 in
"Bank of Education & Economy" Mechanical Bank. American, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Bank of Education & Economy" nickel plated cast iron mechanical bank is one of the more
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1890s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron, Nickel

"Bank of Education & Economy" Mechanical Bank. American, circa 1895
"Bank of Education & Economy" Mechanical Bank. American, circa 1895

"Bank of Education & Economy" Mechanical Bank. American, circa 1895

H 3.75 in W 3 in D 3 in
Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882
By Kyser & Rex Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This cast iron mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1882 by the Kyser & Rex Company in
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882
Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882

Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882

H 5.5 in W 6.94 in D 4.69 in
Mechanical Bank "Tammany", American, circa 1873
Located in Incline Village, NV
Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and
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1870s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Tammany", American, circa 1873
Mechanical Bank "Tammany", American, circa 1873

Mechanical Bank "Tammany", American, circa 1873

H 6 in W 3.5 in D 4.44 in
Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Watchdog Safe" mechanical bank was manufactured by the prolific toy coin bank manufacturer J. & E
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890
Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890

Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890

H 5.81 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
"Cigarette Vending" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1920's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Not much is known about the genesis of this bank, but the graphics indicate that it was probably
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1920s American Art Deco Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Tin

"Cigarette Vending" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1920's
"Cigarette Vending" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1920's

"Cigarette Vending" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1920's

H 6 in W 4 in D 2.38 in
Pewter "Trick Drawer" Mechanical Bank, circa 1895, Mosler Collection
Located in Incline Village, NV
drawer out, put a penny in the tray, release and penny drops into bank having "disappeared"
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19th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Pewter

Pewter "Trick Drawer" Mechanical Bank, circa 1895, Mosler Collection
Pewter "Trick Drawer" Mechanical Bank, circa 1895, Mosler Collection

Pewter "Trick Drawer" Mechanical Bank, circa 1895, Mosler Collection

H 4 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Mechanical Elephant Cast Iron Bank Collectible Toy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage mechanical hand-painted cast iron elephant coin bank. Mechanical bank in good working order
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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mechanical Elephant Cast Iron Bank Collectible Toy
Vintage Mechanical Elephant Cast Iron Bank Collectible Toy

Vintage Mechanical Elephant Cast Iron Bank Collectible Toy

H 4.75 in W 8 in D 3 in
"Hall's Excelsior" Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1869
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Hall's Excelsior" mechanical bank (as this is referred to) is recognized as the first example of a
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1860s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

"Hall's Excelsior" Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1869
"Hall's Excelsior" Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1869

"Hall's Excelsior" Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1869

H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 1957 vintage mechanical bank by Astro, Model 1957-A. The trigger to launch the coin works
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Metal

Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957
Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957

Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957

H 11.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jonah and the whale mechanical bank. Cast iron with original paint. Made by Sheppard Hardware
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1890s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank
Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank

Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank

H 5 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
"Old Woman In The Shoe" Pull Toy Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890
By Ive's Corporation
Located in Incline Village, NV
the super rare mechanical bank of the same name made by W.S. Reed Company in Leominster, Massachusetts
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19th Century American Victorian Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

"Old Woman In The Shoe" Pull Toy Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890
"Old Woman In The Shoe" Pull Toy Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890

"Old Woman In The Shoe" Pull Toy Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890

H 6.38 in W 3.25 in D 9 in
"Arabian Safe" Still Bank, American, circa 1882
By Kyser & Rex Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
of both mechanical and still banks over a twenty year period. This particular bank portrays an image
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1880s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

"Arabian Safe" Still Bank, American, circa 1882
"Arabian Safe" Still Bank, American, circa 1882

"Arabian Safe" Still Bank, American, circa 1882

H 4.57 in W 4.25 in D 4.13 in
"Cupola" Building Still Bank by Vermont Novelty Works, American, circa 1869
By Vermont Novelty Works
Located in Incline Village, NV
leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and
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1860s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Iron

"Cupola" Building Still Bank by Vermont Novelty Works, American, circa 1869
"Cupola" Building Still Bank by Vermont Novelty Works, American, circa 1869

"Cupola" Building Still Bank by Vermont Novelty Works, American, circa 1869

H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.38 in
Luxury Model #10 Coffee Grinder by Enterprise Company, American, circa 1876
By Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
) Provenance: from the prolific collector of Americana and mechanical banks Ferdinand Weider, Berkeley
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1870s American Folk Art Mechanical Banks Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Luxury Model #10 Coffee Grinder by Enterprise Company, American, circa 1876
Luxury Model #10 Coffee Grinder by Enterprise Company, American, circa 1876

Luxury Model #10 Coffee Grinder by Enterprise Company, American, circa 1876

H 32 in W 20 in D 19.5 in

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Mechanical Banks Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mechanical banks antique available at 1stDibs. A mechanical banks antique — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mechanical banks antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mechanical banks antique, those designed in Folk Art, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mechanical banks antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but J. & E. Steven's Company, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Kyser & Rex Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mechanical Banks Antique?

The average selling price for a mechanical banks antique at 1stDibs is $1,850, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $13,850 for the highest priced.