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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

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946
American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946

American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946

Located in Incline Village, NV

. American made, this is a genuine and authentic vintage mechanical bank, albeit somewhat later, having been

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

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

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964
"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

$165

H 2.38 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

Located in Incline Village, NV

For the mechanical bank and toy enthusiast, listed is a tin, lithographed and painted, all original

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

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

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

$1,175 / set

H 12.5 in W 15.63 in D 1 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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

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

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule & Barn, 20thC
Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule & Barn, 20thC

Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule & Barn, 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule Entering Barn, 20thC Measures - 5

Category

20th Century 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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

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

at the utmost top end; a very nice toy semi-mechanical bank and welcome addition to any mechanical

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

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

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

Category

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

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Elvis Presley Commemorative Mechanical Bank "Cleveland Rock and Roll" circa 2006
Elvis Presley Commemorative Mechanical Bank "Cleveland Rock and Roll" circa 2006

Elvis Presley Commemorative Mechanical Bank "Cleveland Rock and Roll" circa 2006

By Reynolds Toys

Located in Incline Village, NV

mechanical bank depicts Elvis Presley in full gala attire, typical of Elvis, with white suit, microphone in

Category

Early 2000s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum

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

mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"Lincoln Bank" Still Toy Savings Bank, American, circa 1950
"Lincoln Bank" Still Toy Savings Bank, American, circa 1950

"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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Tin

"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

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art 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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Tin

Sotheby's; Highly Important Americana from the Stanley Paul Sax Collection
Sotheby's; Highly Important Americana from the Stanley Paul Sax Collection

Sotheby's; Highly Important Americana from the Stanley Paul Sax Collection

Located in valatie, NY

collection of clocks, furniture, silver, paintings, decorative arts and mechanical banks. NPT Books a

Category

20th Century North American Books

Materials

Paper

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

hardware, toys, and some of the most iconic mechanical banks of the era. Their successful shift to toy

Category

Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

"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

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

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

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 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

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

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

Category

Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Antique 1880s American American Classical Toys

Materials

Iron

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

previously owned by Charles Klappert, La Jolla, California; a well known collector of mechanical banks and

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

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

By A.C. Williams Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

antique still and mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for

Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys

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

Located in Incline Village, NV

; I acquired it from Charles Klappert of San Diego in 1987---he was a noted mechanical bank and toy

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian 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

Category

Antique Late 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

mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base, and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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

Located in Charleston, SC

20th century mechanical bank depicting Spanish American War.

Category

Early 20th Century American 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

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

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

mechanical bank measures 5" long x 8 1/2" high. The bank is in excellent all original condition and paint

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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)

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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

Category

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian 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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

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 "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  "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

Category

Antique 19th Century American 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

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This metal, mechanical bank includes a red plane mechanism for launching coins from the

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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

"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

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fancy wooden "Trick Drawer" mechanical bank; one of a kind. Circa 1895. Same principal as

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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

mechanical bank measures 10 1/8" and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The bank has some

Category

Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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

Located in Incline Village, NV

mouth of Paddy. Made of cast iron, and measuring 7 3/16" long, "Paddy and the Pig" mechanical bank

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, 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

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

Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical More Folk Art

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank
Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank

Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mid century tin litho mechanical coin bank in the shape of a circus elephant, mad by J

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Tin

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

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

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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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

"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

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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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

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

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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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art 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

mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The subject

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Mechanical Bank 'Fishing Bears', circa 1950s
Mechanical Bank 'Fishing Bears', circa 1950s

Mechanical Bank 'Fishing Bears', circa 1950s

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H 7 in W 7.13 in D 7.13 in

Mechanical Bank 'Fishing Bears', circa 1950s

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a later 1950s, albeit often overlooked and important mechanical bank that is quite rare

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art 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

mechanical bank depicts President Teddy Roosevelt aiming his rifle at a lion. Roosevelt is well-known for his

Category

Vintage 1910s 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

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Drum Mechanical Bank, Probably, German, circa 1930
Drum Mechanical Bank, Probably, German, circa 1930

Drum Mechanical Bank, Probably, German, circa 1930

Located in Incline Village, NV

Unusual Pre-War round "Drum Mechanical Bank", whose operation is somewhat different than most banks

Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

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

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Mechanical Bank For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mechanical bank available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and tin, every mechanical bank was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mechanical bank, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mechanical bank bearing Folk Art, Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. J. & E. Steven's Company, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Shepard Hardware Company each produced at least one beautiful mechanical bank that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mechanical Bank?

A mechanical bank can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,318, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $13,850.

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