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Cast Iron Mechanical Banks

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

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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"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

"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

Materials

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

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

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

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

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Creedmore Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank Reproduction
Vintage Cast Iron Creedmore Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank Reproduction

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

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

The Pelican Mechanical Bank is made of cast iron and was manufactured by The J. & E. Steven's

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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

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H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 8.5 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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Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank
Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

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

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

Materials

Iron

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968

"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

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Tin

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

with it. Made by the noted cast iron maker J.& E Stevens. These banks were sold to promote children to

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Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"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)

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

Materials

Iron

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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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge Kicking Milking Cow
Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge Kicking Milking Cow

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

Materials

Iron

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

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Patty and the Pig
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Patty and the Pig

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

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, 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

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

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

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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

Category

Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

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

Category

Late 20th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"Novelty Mechanical Bank"
"Novelty Mechanical Bank"

"Novelty Mechanical Bank"

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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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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 6 11/16" long at the base. The bank is in

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American
Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American

Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American

Located in Moreno Valley, 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

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

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
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

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

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

By Enterprise Manufacturing Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Elephant, Man Pops Out" cast iron mechanical bank was manufactured in 1884 by the Enterprise

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys

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

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Owl Mechanical Coin Bank - Book of Knowledge Collection
Vintage Cast Iron Owl Mechanical Coin Bank - Book of Knowledge Collection

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960

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 Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

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
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

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 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

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
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

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

"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

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

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century
Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century

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

Category

20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

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 1891 by The Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys and Dolls

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

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

Materials

Iron

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

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925

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H 7.75 in W 3.19 in D 8.88 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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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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

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

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Chief Big Moon" cast iron mechanical bank is one of the few western theme banks in the mechanical

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

"Penny Pineapple" Mechanical Bank Commemorating Hawaiin Statehood American, 1960
"Penny Pineapple" Mechanical Bank Commemorating Hawaiin Statehood American, 1960

"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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

"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

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
Vintage Mechanical Elephant Cast Iron Bank Collectible Toy

Vintage Mechanical Elephant Cast Iron Bank Collectible Toy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage mechanical hand-painted cast iron elephant coin bank. Mechanical bank in good working order

Category

Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mechanical Cast Iron Still Bank Circus Elephant Coin Piggy Bank
Vintage Mechanical Cast Iron Still Bank Circus Elephant Coin Piggy Bank

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

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

Located in Incline Village, NV

was advertised as "Watchdog Bank"). The bank is made of cast iron and is decorated with a Roman type

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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

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 Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Leap Frog Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Leap Frog Bank, 20th Century

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

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Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

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

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Mechanical Bank "Fishing Bears" Battery Operated with Original Box, circa 1950s

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a later (1950's), albeit often overlooked and important mechanical bank that is quite rare, and highly sought after by collectors. Iconic bank collector F.H. Griffith wrote a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

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

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925

$2,250

H 8.63 in W 3.25 in D 1.94 in

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s

$2,250

H 6.75 in W 4.13 in D 2 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...

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s
Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s

By Marusan

Located in Incline Village, NV

A unique and quite scarce bank, made in Japan by the Marusan Company for the American market in the 1950's; this all tin bank is known as (according to the graphics on the original b...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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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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