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Cast Iron Mechanical Banks

Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge Kicking Milking Cow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge Kicking Milking Cow. Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

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Iron

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 Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank "Punch & Judy" 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank "Punch & Judy" 20th Century, Wear consistent with age
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Late 20th Century English Decorative Art

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Metal

"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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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

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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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Creedmore Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank Reproduction
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Creedmore Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank Reproduction. Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

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Iron

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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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

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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Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Owl Mechanical Coin Bank - Book of Knowledge Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Owl Mechanical Coin Bank - Book of Knowledge Collection. Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

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Iron

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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Antique 1880s American American Classical Toys

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Iron

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
By Utexiqual Products
Located in Incline Village, NV
In near mint and all original condition this vintage mechanical bank appeals to both sailing
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Aluminum, Iron, Tin

"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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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

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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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Antique Late 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Iron

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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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank "The Dentist" offers polychrome painted cast iron
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Patty and the Pig
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge patty and the pig mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

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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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

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Iron

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 Toys and Dolls

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Iron

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
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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"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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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

"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
Manufactured in 1892 by The Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron
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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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 Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Mechanical Coin Bank with Americana Eagle Umbrella Piggy
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Games

Materials

Metal

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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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"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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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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 Toys

Materials

Iron

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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Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Still Bank Boy On Trapeze Book Of Knowledge Mechanical Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Still Bank Boy On Trapeze Book Of Knowledge Mechanical Bank. Underside reads
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge "Artillery Bank" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
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Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bank Mechanical Yellow Cabin Mountain Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bank Mechanical Yellow Cabin Mountain Man. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

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Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron bulldog, embossed
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge bull dog mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Dentist Chair/Pulling Teeth Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Dentist Chair/Pulling Teeth Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
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20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron 'Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge "Always did 'spise a Mule" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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 More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873
Located in Incline Village, NV
name change for the bank at that point in time. The cast iron bank is in good all original
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873
Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873
H 6 in W 3.13 in D 4.44 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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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Trick Pony, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge trick pony mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
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20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Butting Buffalo Cast Iron Mechanical Bank 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Butting Buffalo mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Trick Pony, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge trick pony mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
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20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Hubley School polychrome painted figural cast iron mechanical bank depicts a circus elephant with
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20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1891 by The Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1911 by the J. & E. Stevens Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

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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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
H 7.75 in W 3.19 in D 8.88 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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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Nautical Objects

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Iron

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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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

"Penny Pineapple" Mechanical Bank Commemorating Hawaiin Statehood American, 1960
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cast Iron mechanical bank manufactured in Littlestown and Deer Park Pennsylvania. Imswiler and
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Iron

"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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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron, Nickel

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 Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mechanical Cast Iron Still Bank Circus Elephant Coin Piggy Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mechanical Cast Iron Still Bank Circus Elephant Coin Piggy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

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Iron

Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
was advertised as "Watchdog Bank"). The bank is made of cast iron and is decorated with a Roman type
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"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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Antique 1860s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Leap Frog Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Leap Frog mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with boys
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Spise a mule mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

"Chandler's Bank" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
is predominantly made of cast iron (top, bottom, and front panels) with the other three sides made of
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Mechanical Bank "Tammany", American, circa 1873
Located in Incline Village, NV
bank at that point in time. This cast iron bank is in excellent all all original condition with no
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

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
Vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920
By G. Doloy
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder. Once assembled (loop...
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

"Lincoln Bank" Still Toy Savings Bank, American, circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
This seldom seen bank is technically a mechanical bank but basically it is a still bank with a slight mechanical function, that being; once it is full of coins, it opens up automatic...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Lehmann Mechanical Metal Toys with Colonial Theme
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice and funny looking Lehmann mechanical toys, from circa 1920, with colonial theme. Ostrich is sold.
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Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's
Located in Incline Village, NV
American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce sin...
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

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Pottery

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 Saalheimer & Strauss for the British market. The rifle and the push lever on top of...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
H 8.63 in W 3.25 in D 1.94 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 Company in Germany. It is in excellent all original condition and brightly hand painted i...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Melody-Bank" is a rare bank and was manufactured by "Electric Coding Machine Co., N.Y.C." in 1946. American made, this is a genuine and authentic vintage mechanical bank, albeit som...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
By George W. Brown & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Horse drawn trolleys or "horse buses" were the main source of "mass transit", along with trains in the late 1800s in America. Thus they were ubiquitous subject matter for toy makers ...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
H 5 in W 3 in D 14.25 in
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Cast Iron Mechanical Banks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron mechanical banks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct cast iron mechanical banks — often made from metal, iron and aluminum — can elevate any home. Cast iron mechanical banks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art and Victorian cast iron mechanical banks are consistently popular styles. Many cast iron mechanical banks are appealing in their simplicity, but J. & E. Stevens Co., J. & E. Steven's Company and Shepard Hardware Company produced popular cast iron mechanical banks that are worth a look.

How Much are Cast Iron Mechanical Banks?

Prices for cast iron mechanical banks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cast iron mechanical banks begin at $360 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $950.
Questions About Cast Iron Mechanical Banks
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a cast iron bank is real or a reproduction, examine the hardware used to hold it together. Original banks usually feature flathead screws, while modern reproductions tend to have Phillips-head hardware. Shop a range of expertly vetted original cast iron banks on 1stDibs.

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