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Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
By Saalheimer & Strauss
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Sentry" tin mechanical bank is very difficult to find, having been made in Germany by the company
Category

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
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 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

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"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
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
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
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

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

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
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
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
Located in North Hollywood, 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
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

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

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
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
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)
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

Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 1957 vintage mechanical bank by Astro, Model 1957-A. The trigger to launch the coin works
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

"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
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
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
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
Located in Bilzen, BE
American mechanical piggy bank TAMMANY BANK called "The fat man". Plychrome cast iron, the right
Category

Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

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
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

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
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

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
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

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
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
Located in Incline Village, NV
collector of mechanical banks and American toys.
Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Reindeer Antique Still Banks, American, circa 1910
By A.C. Williams Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
field of antique still and mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine
Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

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"
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique 19th century cast iron mechanical bank by J. & E. Stevens Super appealing bright original
Category

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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.75 in
Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's
Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"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

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896
"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896
H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 10.63 in
J. & E. Stevens and Company Magician Mechanical Bank
Located in London, GB
Magician mechanical bank A part functioning cast iron mechanical bank with original paint. Made by
Category

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
Category

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
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

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
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art 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
Category

Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

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
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
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
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 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
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

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
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

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
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, 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
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

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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.