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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

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

x 3" deep. I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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

1 15/16". I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been

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

" high 4 7/8" wide 2" deep I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks

Category

Early 20th Century German 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

leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and

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

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

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

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

a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and

Category

Antique 1890s 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

mechanical banks that features a young girl. The bank operates as follows: Place a coin on the tray being

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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

. I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

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

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

Located in Incline Village, NV

mechanical bank collection of Ferdinand Weider. I am a leading specialist in the field of mechanical coin

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

"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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

am a leading specialist in the field of home mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and

Category

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

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

"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

coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for 40 years. This experience

Category

Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"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

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

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

¾” wide x 7 ½” high. I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been

Category

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

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

" square x 7" high. I am a leading specialist in the field of mechanical coin banks, having been buying

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

"Chandler's Bank"  Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900
"Chandler's Bank"  Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900

"Chandler's Bank" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900

Located in Incline Village, NV

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

"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

" wide I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Tin Space Toy Mechanical Bank, Circa 1950's Rare
Vintage Japanese Tin Space Toy Mechanical Bank, Circa 1950's Rare

Vintage Japanese Tin Space Toy Mechanical Bank, Circa 1950's Rare

Located in Incline Village, NV

I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

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

"Watchdog Safe" mechanical bank was manufactured by the prolific toy coin bank manufacturer J. & E

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

antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for 40 years

Category

Antique 1860s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

"Cupola" Building Still Bank by Vermont Novelty Works, American, circa 1869
"Cupola" Building Still Bank by Vermont Novelty Works, American, circa 1869

"Cupola" Building Still Bank by Vermont Novelty Works, American, circa 1869

By Vermont Novelty Works

Located in Incline Village, NV

leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and

Category

Antique 1860s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

1950's Coin Vending Toy Mechanical Bank
1950's Coin Vending Toy Mechanical Bank

1950's Coin Vending Toy Mechanical Bank

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H 6.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

1950's Coin Vending Toy Mechanical Bank

Located in Incline Village, NV

Named "Savings Bank" "Coin Vending Machine" this toy would be in the category of a toy mechanical

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Door Stop, "Lady Skier", circa 1920
American Cast Iron Door Stop, "Lady Skier", circa 1920

American Cast Iron Door Stop, "Lady Skier", circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

mechanical coin banks and cast iron items, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

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

"Punch" Figural Cast Iron Doorstop, circa 1885
"Punch" Figural Cast Iron Doorstop, circa 1885

"Punch" Figural Cast Iron Doorstop, circa 1885

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H 12.25 in W 9 in D 3.75 in

"Punch" Figural Cast Iron Doorstop, circa 1885

Located in Incline Village, NV

leading specialist in the field of antique cast iron toys, doorstops, and mechanical coin banks, having

Category

Antique 1880s English Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron "Hook and Ladder" by Dent, American, circa 1910
Large Cast Iron "Hook and Ladder" by Dent, American, circa 1910

Large Cast Iron "Hook and Ladder" by Dent, American, circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

in the field of antique cast iron toys and mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and

Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Jolly N Mechanical Penny Coin Bank
Jolly N Mechanical Penny Coin Bank

Jolly N Mechanical Penny Coin Bank

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H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in

Jolly N Mechanical Penny Coin Bank

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Orange, CA

This black Americana coin bank is stamped made in England and is made out of cast iron. Insert a

Category

Mid-20th Century English More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

William Tell Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, 1890s
William Tell Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, 1890s

William Tell Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, 1890s

Located in Alhambra, CA

Cast iron William Tell mechanical bank, circa 1896. Coin is shot by pressing the figure's right

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys

Materials

Iron

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1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Edison Striplight, Orange
1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Edison Striplight, Orange

1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Edison Striplight, Orange

By Industrial Design, Daeyang

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Korean flame proof Edison LED twin strip light made by Daeyang in the 1970s with bespoke signal orange finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels then p...

Category

Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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 paint still intact. Missing the lock on the underside, not visible when viewing upright...

Category

Antique 1880s American American Classical Toys

Materials

Iron

American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's
American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's

American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's

$265

H 2.5 in W 2 in D 5 in

American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's

Located in Incline Village, NV

American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce sin...

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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Pottery

"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 enthusiasts and bank collectors; perhaps a collector of "cat" memorabelia as well. The th...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Tin

"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 1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

"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 slight mechanical function, that being; once it is full of coins, it opens up automatic...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Tin

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Mechanical Coin Bank For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mechanical coin bank you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and tin, every mechanical coin bank was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mechanical coin bank — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mechanical coin bank is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mechanical coin bank that is appealing in its simplicity, but A.C. Williams Company, J. & E. Steven's Company and Reynolds Toys produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mechanical Coin Bank?

Prices for a mechanical coin bank can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $1,285, while the average can fetch as much as $673.

A Close Look at Folk Art Furniture

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.