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Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up boy on tricycle is a vintage mechanical toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a boy riding his tricycle.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The toy is a very large mechanically articulated white cat, which would have movement in the tail, legs and face.

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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up Circus Performer is an original vintage toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a circus performer.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up big size car is a mechanical toy sports car, nicely detailed. The original clockwork works, even though a bit slowly.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s
Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s

Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

This Schuco Patent 1001 car is a vintage mechanical toy made by Schuco Patent in Germany in 1940s.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040, by Wells-Brimtoy, 1930s
Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040, by Wells-Brimtoy, 1930s

Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040, by Wells-Brimtoy, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040 is an originale mechanical toy. Vintage wind up toy representing a locomotive.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century.
Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century.

Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century.

Located in Seattle, WA

A compelling example of early mechanical toy design.Visible wear and paint loss consistent with age.Structurally sound and retains full functionality.

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Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Wood

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large t...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Tin

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

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

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose.

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf
Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf

By Raphael Tuck & Sons

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very rare, highly sought after and collectable Father Tuck's mechanical animals The St. Bernard dog (Canis familiaris) No 1 and The calf of the common ox (Bos Taurus) No 6 Aren't t...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Mechanical Toys

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Paper

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

Located in Incline Village, NV

Dimensions: 5 3/4" high x 12" long x 5" wide Provenance: My own personal collection since 1988; acquired from and previously owned by Charles Klappert, La Jolla, California; a well ...

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Wood

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

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 paint still intact. Missing the lock on the underside, not visible when viewing upright...

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1880s American American Classical Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925

By Saalheimer & Strauss

Located in Incline Village, NV

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

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

Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s

By Saalheimer & Strauss

Located in Incline Village, NV

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Tin

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

By John Gerrard

Located in Incline Village, NV

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

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 polychrome trade cards, which the salesmen typically carried with them in a catalogue to...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Paper

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

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880. Measures - 5.25"H x 3.5"W x 8.5"D. This antique cast iron figural mechanical bank, dating to circa 1880, fea...

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19th Century Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Vintage 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

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...

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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original
Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original

Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original

Located in Petaluma, CA

This wonderful bank has been in my collection for over 30 years, and I have had much fun playing with it. Made by the noted cast iron maker J.& E Stevens. These banks were sold to ...

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1890s American Other Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Located in Savannah, GA

The German manufacturer Zinner & Sohn produced sensational mechanical dolls and toys from 1845-1926. They worked in mostly bisque and wood and were a world leader in making mecha...

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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original
Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original

Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original

Located in Petaluma, CA

One of the more popular mechanical banks, and from my own long time collection of these banks. Made for children to teach them to save their money by putting a penny away and have f...

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1890s American Other Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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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

Located in Incline Village, NV

It is from my own collection; I acquired it from Charles Klappert of San Diego in 1987---he was a noted mechanical bank and toy collector. Another original example is in the Cretor C...

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1890s American Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Victorian Long Chain Assemblage, Circle of Life, Studio VL
Victorian Long Chain Assemblage, Circle of Life, Studio VL

Victorian Long Chain Assemblage, Circle of Life, Studio VL

By Studio VL

Located in Riverdale, NY

A long black enamel link mourning chain in 14k from the 1880's is married to a mechanical toy teddy bear charm adorned with a single diamond from circa 1910.

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1880s Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Diamond, 14k Gold

"The Large Peepshow" Okarakuri Woodcut Print, Edo Style, Early 19th Century
"The Large Peepshow" Okarakuri Woodcut Print, Edo Style, Early 19th Century

"The Large Peepshow" Okarakuri Woodcut Print, Edo Style, Early 19th Century

By Kitagawa Utamaro 1

Located in Austin, TX

The scene centers on an elegant woman, dressed in a subtly patterned kimono, as she supervises two young children who are captivated by an ornate mechanical toy or karakuri. The chil...

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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Mechanical Toys

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Woodcut

30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York
30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York

30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York

By New York Furniture

Located in Madrid, ES

"30's Mechanical Football Toy Game" Manufactured by CHESTER-POLLARD AMUSEMENT COMPANY - New York City Mechanical football toy game from the 30s very rare cafe bar pub.

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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Mechanical Toys

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Wood

Whimsical Antique Painted Cast Iron Artillery Bank Mechanical Money Box - AS IS
Whimsical Antique Painted Cast Iron Artillery Bank Mechanical Money Box - AS IS

Whimsical Antique Painted Cast Iron Artillery Bank Mechanical Money Box - AS IS

Located in San Diego, CA

Capture a delightful slice of historic Americana with this wonderfully detailed Artillery Bank mechanical coin box. Originally designed in the late 19th century by pioneering toy man...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Cast Iron

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12
Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

By Noritake

Located in Birmingham, AL

The first time they were found was in the first marks registered in Japan in the 1908, where RC (Royal Crockery) is combined with a "Yajirobe" or a mechanical balance toy. RC China, ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Mechanical Toys

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Ceramic

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Antique Litho Tin Scissor Toy of Harold Lloyd by Distler Germany, 1920s
Antique Litho Tin Scissor Toy of Harold Lloyd by Distler Germany, 1920s

Antique Litho Tin Scissor Toy of Harold Lloyd by Distler Germany, 1920s

By Distler

Located in Retie, BE

1920s cute looking lithographic tin scissor toy by Distler Germany. This charming Antique Mechanical Toy shows Harold Lloyd, known as a silent movie comic star.

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

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

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 the door depositing the coin. Original paint. stamped on back of bank: pat'd June...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy
Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

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H 13.5 in W 30 in D 5.5 in

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique mechanical toy ambitiously crafted with a metal mechanism moved by a crank in the back, sending civil war union soldiers, carved in pine with their distinctive caps, marching...

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Early 20th Century American Campaign Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy  Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy  Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown

Located in Milano, MI

With glass eyes, with hair, this antique mechanical toy from the early 1900 is in good age related condition, with minimal wear of the garments of the dress.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

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Glass, Textile, Paper

MECHANICAL TOY HORSE AND SULKY, HAND-CARVED, AMERICAN, 1870-90
MECHANICAL TOY HORSE AND SULKY, HAND-CARVED, AMERICAN, 1870-90

MECHANICAL TOY HORSE AND SULKY, HAND-CARVED, AMERICAN, 1870-90

Located in York County, PA

This fabulous little hand-carved, mechanical, toy horse and sulky depicts a bespeckled Appalossa with a whimsical driver.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Vintage Toy, Mechanical Monkey, Made in Germany, 1930s
Vintage Toy, Mechanical Monkey, Made in Germany, 1930s

Vintage Toy, Mechanical Monkey, Made in Germany, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This mechanical monkey is an original vintage toy. Vintage mechanical toy representing a climbing dressed monkey.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow

Located in London, GB

It was the first cheap mechanical toy of such complexity. The gardener's mechanism was later used in the creation of other automata.

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1880s French Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse
Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

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H 33.7 in W 38.6 in D 15.6 in

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

Located in High Point, NC

This wooden horse was made in France, circa 1900. It is fixed to a safety stand, a supportive frame that was popular in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for its stability...

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

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

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873

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H 6 in W 3.13 in D 4.44 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 was manufactured for many years after that, undergoing several variations; initially ...

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

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H 7.53 in W 4 in D 2 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 they tend to wear consistent with age and use. This however looks to be an early o...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

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

"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 Manufacturing Company in South Norwalk, Connecticut; circa 1882. It is bronze painted wi...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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

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 manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company of Buffalo, New York Original paint in exc...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog" Circa 1891

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1892 by The Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base, and is in excellent all original condition an...

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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.75 in

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and p...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

Mechanical Bank "Monkey & Coconut" Circa 1886

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1886 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 5" long x 8 1/2" high. The bank is in excellent all original c...

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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

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 located in Cromwell, Connecticut. The action, though simplistic, is quite aggressiv...

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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

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 Company in Cromwell, Connecticut. The bank is in excellent all original paint and conditi...

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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

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H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 10.63 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 Company in Cromwell, Connecticut. The bank is in excellent all original paint and condit...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

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 measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and ...

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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

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 Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

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 bank is in excellent all original condition and paint. It consists of six pieces; fo...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa 1883

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Americana as depicted by the American eagle makes this a cross collectible item for both bank collectors and those who collect period Americana. Manufactured in 1883 by the J. & E. ...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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

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 deposited into the bank. A clockwork key is required (one is included); the spring mec...

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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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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

Located in Charleston, SC

20th century mechanical bank depicting Spanish American War.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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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

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H 6 in W 3.5 in D 9.5 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 3.5''W x 9.5''D

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Early 20th Century Antique Mechanical Toys

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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)

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 Company in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1873. It is made of cast iron and measures 4 1/4" ...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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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

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 manufactured in 1872 by the J. & E. Steven's Company, in Cromwell, Connecticut. It was m...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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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

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1907 by the J. & E.Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 10 1/8" and is in excellent all original condition and paint. Th...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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Antique Mechanical Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique mechanical toys is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and fabric, all antique mechanical toys available were constructed with great care. Antique mechanical toys have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique mechanical toys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Modern antique mechanical toys are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique mechanical toys over the years, but those made by J. & E. Steven's Company, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Shepard Hardware Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Mechanical Toys?

Prices for antique mechanical toys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique mechanical toys begin at $79 and can go as high as $13,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.

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