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Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Located in Savannah, GA

The German manufacturer Zinner & Sohn produced sensational mechanical dolls and toys from 1845-1926. They worked in mostly bisque and wood and were a world leader in making mechanica...

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Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

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 Saalheimer & Strauss for the British market. The rifle and the push lever on top of...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Wooden Mechanical Marble Run Toy
Vintage Wooden Mechanical Marble Run Toy

Vintage Wooden Mechanical Marble Run Toy

Located in Seattle, WA

Handcrafted from wood, this vintage mechanical marble run toy showcases clever engineering and precise joinery. The design features a crank mechanism which lifts a metal ball bearing...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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 Company in Germany. It is in excellent all original condition and brightly hand painted i...

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Early 20th Century German 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

"Melody-Bank" is a rare bank and was manufactured by "Electric Coding Machine Co., N.Y.C." in 1946. American made, this is a genuine and authentic vintage mechanical bank, albeit som...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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...

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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 Manufacturing Company, in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1878. It was, however, created by Joh...

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

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 polychrome trade cards, which the salesmen typically carried with them in a catalogue to...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

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 8.5"D. This antique cast iron figural mechanical bank, dating to circa 1880, fea...

Category

Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

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 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

Vintage Plush Mechanical Bear with Red Barrel, Mid-20th Century Toy
Vintage Plush Mechanical Bear with Red Barrel, Mid-20th Century Toy

Vintage Plush Mechanical Bear with Red Barrel, Mid-20th Century Toy

Located in Seattle, WA

Charming mid-20th century plush bear toy, featuring soft brown fur and inset plastic eyes.The bear holds a painted red wooden barrel with a hand-painted inscription. The back shows ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fur

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 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 8 7/8" This vintage mechanical bank is a reproduction from the Jame...

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20th Century Toys and Dolls

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

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Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf
Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf

By Raphael Tuck & Sons

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very rare, highly sought after and collectable Father Tuck's mechanical animals The St. Bernard dog (Canis familiaris) No 1 and The calf of the common ox (Bos Taurus) No 6 Aren't t...

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Early 20th Century European Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

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 & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...

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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. This larg...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The toy i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

"Jo The Acrobat" Mechanical Monkey Clockwork Wind-Up Toy France Circa 1950's
"Jo The Acrobat" Mechanical Monkey Clockwork Wind-Up Toy France Circa 1950's

"Jo The Acrobat" Mechanical Monkey Clockwork Wind-Up Toy France Circa 1950's

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is an all tin vintage wind up toy and a very strong example of "L' Acrobate" by the "Joustra Toy Company, Paris, France; manufactured circa 1950's. Quite remarkably, it includes...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The toy d...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original
Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original

Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original

Located in Petaluma, CA

One of the more popular mechanical banks, and from my own long time collection of these banks. Made for children to teach them to save their money by putting a penny away and have f...

Category

Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Moooi Coppélia Small Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame

Moooi Coppélia Small Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame

By Moooi, Arihiro Miyake

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a graceful sense of wonder, a beautiful mechanical doll appears to magically come to life in the famous ballet Coppélia.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Stainless Steel Frame, Cable
Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Stainless Steel Frame, Cable

Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Stainless Steel Frame, Cable

By Arihiro Miyake, Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a graceful sense of wonder, a beautiful mechanical doll appears to magically come to life in the famous ballet Coppélia.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Moooi Coppélia Small Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame, 10m Cable
Moooi Coppélia Small Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame, 10m Cable

Moooi Coppélia Small Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame, 10m Cable

By Arihiro Miyake, Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a graceful sense of wonder, a beautiful mechanical doll appears to magically come to life in the famous ballet Coppélia.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame
Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame

Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame

By Arihiro Miyake, Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a graceful sense of wonder, a beautiful mechanical doll appears to magically come to life in the famous ballet Coppélia.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame, 10m Cable
Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame, 10m Cable

Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Black Satin Steel Frame, 10m Cable

By Arihiro Miyake, Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a graceful sense of wonder, a beautiful mechanical doll appears to magically come to life in the famous ballet Coppélia.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Stainless Steel Frame
Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Stainless Steel Frame

Moooi Coppélia Large Suspension LED Lamp in Stainless Steel Frame

By Moooi, Arihiro Miyake

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a graceful sense of wonder, a beautiful mechanical doll appears to magically come to life in the famous ballet Coppélia.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Untitled  (Two Nudes) — Erotic Surrealism
Untitled  (Two Nudes) — Erotic Surrealism

Untitled (Two Nudes) — Erotic Surrealism

By Hans Bellmer

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Partly influenced by Jacques Offenbach’s (1819-1880) final opera, The Tales of Hoffmann, where the hero falls in love with a realistic life-size mechanical doll, Bellmer built his fi...

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Engraving, Drypoint

Les Marionettes II — Erotic Surrealism
Les Marionettes II — Erotic Surrealism

Les Marionettes II — Erotic Surrealism

By Hans Bellmer

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Partly influenced by Jacques Offenbach’s (1819-1880) final opera, The Tales of Hoffmann, where the hero falls in love with a realistic life-size mechanical doll, Bellmer built his fi...

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Les Marionettes I — Erotic Surrealism
Les Marionettes I — Erotic Surrealism

Les Marionettes I — Erotic Surrealism

By Hans Bellmer

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Partly influenced by Jacques Offenbach’s (1819-1880) final opera, The Tales of Hoffmann, where the hero falls in love with a realistic life-size mechanical doll, Bellmer built his fi...

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

'Blue Eyes' — Erotic Surrealism
'Blue Eyes' — Erotic Surrealism

'Blue Eyes' — Erotic Surrealism

By Hans Bellmer

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Partly influenced by Jacques Offenbach’s (1819-1880) final opera, The Tales of Hoffmann, where the hero falls in love with a realistic life-size mechanical doll, Bellmer built his fi...

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Engraving, Drypoint

'Child and Seeing Hands' — After the Artist's 1948 Surrealist Masterwork
'Child and Seeing Hands' — After the Artist's 1948 Surrealist Masterwork

'Child and Seeing Hands' — After the Artist's 1948 Surrealist Masterwork

By Hans Bellmer

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Partly influenced by Jacques Offenbach’s (1819-1880) final opera, The Tales of Hoffmann, where the hero falls in love with a realistic life-size mechanical doll, Bellmer built his fi...

Category

1670s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Engraving, Photogravure

Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques
Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques

Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques

Located in valatie, NY

A comprehensive reference book on American antiques with sections on paintings, prints, wallpaper, folk sculpture, furniture, silver, pewter and glass, pottery and porcelain, tin, co...

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

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2010s Pop Art Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Street Art Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Pop Art Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Pop Art Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Modern Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Modern Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Modern Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Street Art Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Outsider Art Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Modern Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Pop Art Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Modern Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Outsider Art Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Pop Art Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Modern Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Street Art Photography

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C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Outsider Art Photography

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C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

Category

2010s Modern Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)
Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

Untitled (from ROBOTNICS Series)

By Christian Rothmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back t...

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2010s Street Art Photography

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C Print

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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 the door depositing the coin. Original paint. stamped on back of bank: pat'd June...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Handmade Articulated Wood Automoton Figural Doll Sculpture-Collectible Curiosity
Handmade Articulated Wood Automoton Figural Doll Sculpture-Collectible Curiosity

Handmade Articulated Wood Automoton Figural Doll Sculpture-Collectible Curiosity

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

If you have seen the movie Hugo then you will see them building an automaton doll, their doll eventually moves mechanically and talks.

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

This Dream Again, Part 2 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023
This Dream Again, Part 2 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023

This Dream Again, Part 2 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023

Located in Basel, BS

The plot and characters refer to various creepy content from the web, somebody like animatronics - mechanical growth dolls or Furby toys. In conveying an absurdist world in this seri...

Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Color Pencil

This Dream Again, Part 1 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023
This Dream Again, Part 1 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023

This Dream Again, Part 1 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023

Located in Basel, BS

The plot and characters refer to various creepy content from the web, somebody like animatronics - mechanical growth dolls or Furby toys. In conveying an absurdist world in this seri...

Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Color Pencil

19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme
19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme

19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme

Located in Savannah, GA

The German manufacturer Gottlieb Zinner & Sohn produced sensational mechanical dolls and toys from 1845-1926. They worked in mostly bisque and wood and were a world leader in making ...

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Antique 1890s German British Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy
Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

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H 13.5 in W 30 in D 5.5 in

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique mechanical toy ambitiously crafted with a metal mechanism moved by a crank in the back, sending civil war union soldiers, carved in pine with their distinctive caps, marching...

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Early 20th Century American Campaign Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
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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

Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and p...

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Mechanical Bank  "Monkey & Coconut"  Circa  1886
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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 mechanical bank measures 5" long x 8 1/2" high. The bank is in excellent all original c...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

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Mechanical Bank     "Cabin Bank"         Circa   1885
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Mechanical Bank "Cabin Bank" Circa 1885

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

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"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 Company in Cromwell, Connecticut. The bank is in excellent all original paint and condit...

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Mechanical Bank   "William Tell"  Circa  1896

Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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 measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and ...

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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. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, "Indian Shooting Bear" has appeal to bot...

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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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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 bank is in excellent all original condition and paint. It consists of six pieces; fo...

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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

Americana as depicted by the American eagle makes this a cross collectible item for both bank collectors and those who collect period Americana. Manufactured in 1883 by the J. & E. ...

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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 deposited into the bank. A clockwork key is required (one is included); the spring mec...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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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.

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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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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 3.5''W x 9.5''D

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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 Company in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1873. It is made of cast iron and measures 4 1/4" ...

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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 manufactured in 1872 by the J. & E. Steven's Company, in Cromwell, Connecticut. It was m...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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

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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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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

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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

Although this bank was patented in 1882, it probably was not produced until 1886 when it first appeared in an advertisement. It was advertised as the "Shamrock" bank and was manufact...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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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 Manufacturing Company located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This example is all origin...

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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 rocket into the moon. Works properly. Includes key to unlock the bottom to retrieve the ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

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Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target
Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target

Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target A charmingly hand-crafted metal English fairground shooting target. Dating from the Early to mid-20th cent...

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SCHUCO 1920 Germany Set Of Mechanical Monkeys Musicians Violinist & Drumber
SCHUCO 1920 Germany Set Of Mechanical Monkeys Musicians Violinist & Drumber

SCHUCO 1920 Germany Set Of Mechanical Monkeys Musicians Violinist & Drumber

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of German mechanical musicians designed by Schuco. This is a wonderful pair of mechanical musicians created in Nuremberg Germany by the Schuco company, back in the 1920. They a...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls

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"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 smaller documented trick drawer banks ("end drawer" and "side drawer") but larger, better...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Wood

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 of baby chicks, identifying patent marks on base as photographed, c1890 Measures-...

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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 with soldier, cannon and structure with embossed title, underside reads "Reproduced f...

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Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Li'l Abner Tin Lithograph Mechanical Wind-Up Piano Band Toy
Li'l Abner Tin Lithograph Mechanical Wind-Up Piano Band Toy

Li'l Abner Tin Lithograph Mechanical Wind-Up Piano Band Toy

By Unique Art Manufacturing Co.

Located in Fulton, CA

Unique Art Manufacturing Toy Company. Circa. 1940’s. Tin Lithographed Windup “Li’l Abner and his Dogpatch Band” . In excellent, original working condition. Tin wind up toy featuring ...

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Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century

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 figures, 20th century Measures: 6.25" H x 9.25" W x 3.5" D.

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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, 20th century Measures: 8" H x 3.5" W x 7" D.

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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 on base "Reproduced from original collection of the Book of Knowledge" as photograph...

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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 depicts William Tell, boy and structure, base embossed Patented June 30 1890" as p...

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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 construction with bulldog having studded collar, embossed on base "Reproduced from Original o...

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Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873
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Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique cast-iron mechanical "Novelty Bank" designer by C. Johnson for J. & E. Stevens, circa 1873 features original condition and working with cashier emerging and accepting coins w...

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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 "Always did 'spise a Mule" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with boy and mule, underside reads "Reproduced from Original in Collection ...

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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Iron

American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Paddy and the Pig” By J&E Stevens
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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 an Irishman with sculpted hat emblazoned with a shamrock, with movable eyes and hi...

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Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found

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Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The mechanical mechanism is not currently working, but it is presumed that the lamb hops or jumps to give the impression this doll is riding a bucking animal.

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

Mechanical Bank 'Fishing Bears', circa 1950s

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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, and highly sought after by collectors. Iconic bank collector F.H. Griffith wrote an a...

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

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys and Dolls

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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

This bank, sometimes referred to as "Monkey and Organ Grinder" (which is actually a different bank) is one of the later cast iron mechanical banks made in the United States. "Monk...

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

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Mid-20th c. Meccano Mechanical Erector Set

Mid-20th c. Meccano Mechanical Erector Set

By Meccano

Located in Queens, NY

American mechanical erector set with six blue and beige model jet planes suspended from a center pedestal.

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Materials

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1950's Coin Vending Toy Mechanical Bank

1950's Coin Vending Toy Mechanical Bank

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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 bank. Push down with a penny and deposit the coin into the depressed gray coin slot ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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"Cigarette Vending"  Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1920's
"Cigarette Vending"  Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1920's

"Cigarette Vending" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1920's

Located in Incline Village, NV

Not much is known about the genesis of this bank, but the graphics indicate that it was probably made in Germany in the 1920’s. The nature of the lithography is nothing less than out...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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. This is an antique Creedmoor mechanical bank, attributed to J. E. Stevens, cir...

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Metal

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 with the original paint, It operates as follows: Place a coin in his trunk and pul...

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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 mechanical bank depicts President Teddy Roosevelt aiming his rifle at a lion. Roosevelt i...

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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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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 Frankford, Pennsylvania. After having placed the coin in the slot provided (a r...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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

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Located in Incline Village, NV

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

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Mechanical Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage West Germany, 1960s
Mechanical Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage West Germany, 1960s

Mechanical Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage West Germany, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage sheet metal money bank. Operated by a mechanical mechanism to deposit the coins. Aging in a few spots but is still a great collectible. Neat post office design. A be...

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage style mechanical tin metal wind-up duck on bike. In good working order This vintage style wind-up toy is made of beautify printed tin. Use the key to wind up the colorfully...

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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. Stevens Company in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1890. "Patent Applied For" appears in ...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Pewter "Trick Drawer" Mechanical Bank, circa 1895, Mosler Collection

Pewter "Trick Drawer" Mechanical Bank, circa 1895, Mosler Collection

Located in Incline Village, NV

Pewter "Trick Drawer". One of a kind circa 1895, American. Pull the spring held drawer out, put a penny in the tray, release and penny drops into bank having "disa...

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Vintage Mechanical Wind Up Tin Toy Motorcycle 1970' Collectible Toy

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage mechanical hand-painted wind up tin toy motorcycle 1970's . Vintage motorbike mechanical toy in good working order with the original paint, Wind up tin toy motorcycle mecha...

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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

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Tin

Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama

Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama A truly wonderful example of an early 20th Century Dutch clockwork automaton diorama. The animation takes place after both clockwork me...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Located in Leuven , BE

This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...

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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Automaton Doll (Exposition d’Art Automata Dinantais Meuse - 19th Century)
Automaton Doll (Exposition d’Art Automata Dinantais Meuse - 19th Century)

Automaton Doll (Exposition d’Art Automata Dinantais Meuse - 19th Century)

$4,000Sale Price|50% Off

H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

Automaton Doll (Exposition d’Art Automata Dinantais Meuse - 19th Century)

Located in Porto, PT

Antique 19th century automaton featuring a female doll seated in a wicker basket, raised on a yellow/gold velvet-covered base with fringe trim. The doll retains what appears to be it...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile, Wood

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860
19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique French Nautical Automaton, likely from Marseilles, circa 1860, a glass domed diorama with windmills and cottages on hillside, overlooking harbor with ship rocking on waves to...

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Antique 1860s French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Clay, Glass, Paper

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

$10,467

H 144 in W 88 in D 77 in

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

Located in Madrid, ES

This important and rare automaton theater dates from the late 19th century and features both its original mechanical system and later electrical modifications. Materials: Constructe...

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Antique 1890s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fruitwood

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Mechanical Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mechanical dolls available for sale. The range of distinct mechanical dolls — often made from metal, iron and tin — can elevate any home. Mechanical dolls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mechanical dolls to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Art Deco mechanical dolls are of considerable interest. J. & E. Steven's Company, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Shepard Hardware Company each produced beautiful mechanical dolls that are worth considering.

How Much are Mechanical Dolls?

Prices for mechanical dolls start at $360 and top out at $13,850 with the average selling for $1,618.