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Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique Vintage Sweden
Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique Vintage Sweden

Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique Vintage Sweden

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming mid-century Swedish tin bank issued by Postverket (the Swedish Postal Service), known as the "Sparlåda" (Savings Box).

Category

20th Century German Folk Art More Desk Accessories

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

"Toby" Jug Still Bank and Biscuit Tin, circa 1910
"Toby" Jug Still Bank and Biscuit Tin, circa 1910

"Toby" Jug Still Bank and Biscuit Tin, circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is both a still bank and a biscuit tin. It would originally have been sold, filled with biscuits.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

20th Century Tin Plate Perpetual Calendar from Bank of Montreal, 1817
20th Century Tin Plate Perpetual Calendar from Bank of Montreal, 1817

20th Century Tin Plate Perpetual Calendar from Bank of Montreal, 1817

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

20th century tin plate perpetual calendar from Bank of Montreal, 1817 A great piece showing signs of wear now perhaps but this calendar was first issued in the mid-20th century, s...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

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

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

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925

By Saalheimer & Strauss

Located in Incline Village, NV

Since the bank was made of tin, these parts were often broken off or bent.

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

By Saalheimer & Strauss

Located in Incline Village, NV

This mechanical bank "Saluting Sailor" was manufactured in the 1920s by Saalheimer & Strauss Company in Germany.

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Bank Of Pine Workshop Drawers Circa 1940s
Bank Of Pine Workshop Drawers Circa 1940s

Bank Of Pine Workshop Drawers Circa 1940s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Bank Of Pine Workshop Drawers Circa 1940s - Tin cup handles original black paint - Nickel card label holders - 21 drawers - Solid pine throughout - Lift down compartment at the top...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Nickel, Tin

"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 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

Ten Supertest Gas Station Motor Oil Coin Banks
Ten Supertest Gas Station Motor Oil Coin Banks

Ten Supertest Gas Station Motor Oil Coin Banks

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Ten supertest gas station motor oil coin banks Tags: Advertising Porcelain Signs, Gas and Oil Memorabilia.

Category

20th Century Canadian Signs

Materials

Tin

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

It is all tin and also has the original tin coin trap. It operates as follows: Place a penny in the slot in front of bank; it stays there until the action is over; the "poppa" bear ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art 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 enthusiasts and bank collectors; perhaps a collector of "cat" memorabelia as well.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Tin

"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

it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys and banks that I have listed for sale; it...

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Colorado by Mauro Oliveira
Colorado by Mauro Oliveira

Colorado by Mauro Oliveira

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in Los Angeles, CA

His first art project, age 10, was to paint and decorate the plain tin piggy-banks, that were given out free by the banks and then selling them.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Wood

Rubber City 2 by Mauro Oliveira
Rubber City 2 by Mauro Oliveira

Rubber City 2 by Mauro Oliveira

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in Los Angeles, CA

His first art project, age 10, was to paint and decorate the plain tin piggy-banks, that were given out free by the banks and then selling them.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Wood

Rubber City 1 by Mauro Oliveira
Rubber City 1 by Mauro Oliveira

Rubber City 1 by Mauro Oliveira

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in Los Angeles, CA

His first art project, age 10, was to paint and decorate the plain tin piggy-banks, that were given out free by the banks and then selling them.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Wood

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Tin Bank For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tin bank available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, tin and glass, every tin bank was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tin bank — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tin 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. Saalheimer & Strauss, Banthrico Inc. and Marusan each produced at least one beautiful tin bank that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tin Bank?

Prices for a tin bank can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $2,500, while the average can fetch as much as $607.