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

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

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

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
"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

"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

Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s

Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Five mechanical bank trade cards are displayed in two separate frames. In one frame are three

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

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

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

"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

"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

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

Category

Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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

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

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"

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

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

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C
Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

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

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

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

"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

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

"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

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

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Mechanical Banks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mechanical banks available for sale. The range of distinct mechanical banks — often made from metal, iron and tin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of mechanical banks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mechanical banks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern mechanical banks are of considerable interest. Mechanical banks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by J. & E. Steven's Company, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Shepard Hardware Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Mechanical Banks?

Prices for mechanical banks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mechanical banks begin at $135 and can go as high as $13,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,318.

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