Mechanical Dolls

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 ...

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...

Manufactured in 1892 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 an...

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...

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...

Cabin Bank, a cast iron mechanical bank, was manufactured in 1885 by the J. & E. Steven's Company located in Cromwell, Connecticut. The action, though simplistic, is quite aggressiv...

"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...

"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 conditi...

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 ...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

20th century mechanical bank depicting Spanish American War.

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

"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" ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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 ...

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...

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...

This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a hallmark of unparalleled horological excellence. For generations, Geneva has seaml...

This fine, antique mantel clock is constructed in ebonised wood by the renowned Parisian maker of automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set ont...

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock A picturesque and highly decorative example of a rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe music...

"Peg-leg Beggar" 19th century cast iron mechanical bank was probably inspired by the many disabled Civil War veterans begging for their subsistence. The bank was manufactured by the ...

An early 19th century musical automaton necessaire box. This rare box of good size, when opened, the music plays automatically, or by activating a switch. In the box is a removable t...

This is a later (1950's), albeit often overlooked and important mechanical bank that is quite rare, and highly sought after by collectors. Iconic bank collector F.H. Griffith wrote a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...