Antique Mechanical Toys

This fabulous little hand-carved, mechanical, toy horse and sulky depicts a bespeckled Appalossa with a whimsical driver.

This mechanical monkey is an original vintage toy. Vintage mechanical toy representing a climbing dressed monkey.

It was the first cheap mechanical toy of such complexity. The gardener's mechanism was later used in the creation of other automata.

This wooden horse was made in France, circa 1900. It is fixed to a safety stand, a supportive frame that was popular in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for its stability...

Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and was manufactured for many years after that, undergoing several variations; initially ...

This early 20th century cast iron folky iron bank has original over paint as they repainted them as they tend to wear consistent with age and use. This however looks to be an early o...

"Rabbit Standing" cast iron mechanical bank is American made and manufactured by the Lockwood Manufacturing Company in South Norwalk, Connecticut; circa 1882. It is bronze painted wi...

Jonah and the Whale Bank, patented on July 15th in 1890 by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams and manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company of Buffalo, New York Original paint in exc...

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.

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.

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-...

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...

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...

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 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 ...

"German Football Toy Game From The 30s" German 30's mechanical football toy game very rare cafe bar pub.

"Hall's Excelsior" mechanical bank is a great addition to an antique toy or bank collection; or for someone who simply wants a representative folk art piece of Americana.

Wind up bird toy is a vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a multi-color bird.

The toy features a toy mechanical lamb, with a young girl in formal sild dress, riding side saddle on the lamb.

Car is an original vintage mechanical toy. Made in France by J.M.L., probably in 1930s.

This antique mechanical toy music box shows no maker's signature, but is presumed to have been made in Germany in approximately 1900 in a period Bohemian style.

Vintage mechanical hand-painted cast iron elephant coin bank.

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...

Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and was manufactured for many years after that, undergoing several variations; initially ...

"Chandler's Bank" is a somewhat difficult bank to find, especially in all original condition. Considering the vulnerability of two parts; the drawer and the coin trap, it is more oft...

"Chief Big Moon" cast iron mechanical bank is one of the few western theme banks in the mechanical bank collecting field. It was manufactured in 1899 by the J. & E. Stevens Company i...

"Bank of Education & Economy" nickel plated cast iron mechanical bank is one of the more interesting banks to be categorized and considered a mechanical bank, in that, there is no re...

"Bulldog Bank" was manufactured by the J. & E. Stevens Company in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1880 (see image). It is one of the earlier mechanical banks made for children to encourage ...

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...

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...

Kobe Toys are very mysterious and not much is known about them. They were created and hand made, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during the Meiji period in Japa...

Collection of two Steiff PomPom Birds, made in Germany. A lovely collection of Steiff birds in different sizes, ages and fabrics. Two pieces of Steiff birds in total. The raven with...

This American cast iron bank known as "Organ Bank" (Cat and Dog), was manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company, Frankford, Pennsylvania in 1882. It conforms exactly to the patent pape...

This fun and folky original painted iron penny bank has the original painted surface in working condition. Put a penny in his hand and pull the lever for him to swallow the coin. The...

Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century Five cats, 4 of which are filled with straw. Two Tom-cats (1, the smallest is right hind leg defective) Black with arched back. 17 ...

Vintage Japanese tin and celluloid wind up toy. When you wind this toy the top spins around while the babies on the back move from side to side and the elephants head also wiggles.

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...

Nine out of these ten banks are of American manufacture, made between the 1950's and the 1970's, while one (the Well's Fargo Stage Coach) was made in China, circa 1990's. Banthrico,...