Lot 0462

GIANT IN TOWER MECHANICAL BANK

John Harper & Co., Ltd. Sale History

View Price Results for John Harper & Co., Ltd.

Sold

Giant in Tower Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by John Harper & Co. Ltd. Willenhall, England - 1890's. A giant emerges from the top of his crenelated fortress tower. As you deposit your coins, he bows to you. Pleased with your tribute, he ste

2022Giant in Tower Iron Mechanical BankSee Sold Price

Sold

JUDD STANDING GIANT MECHANICAL BANK: 1085. JUDD STANDING GIANT MECHANICAL BANK | Circa 1880-1890, very scarce bank. | 8" h. | Lever & tongue replaced, otherwise (Excellent Condition) | $5,000 - $10,000

2022JUDD STANDING GIANT MECHANICAL BANKSee Sold Price

Sold

INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER MECHANICAL BANK: 574. INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER MECHANICAL BANK | Enterprise Mfg. Co., Philadelphia PA. | 10" h. | (Excellent to Pristine Condition) | $1,000 - $1,500

2022INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER MECHANICAL BANKSee Sold Price

Sold

INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER MECHANICAL BANK: 1163. INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER MECHANICAL BANK | Enterprise Mfg. Co., Philadelphia PA. | Provenance: Rudd Trowbridge Collection. | 9.5" h. | Edge chipping is primarily along the base, could brighten up

2023INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER MECHANICAL BANKSee Sold Price

Sold

WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANK: 307. WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. | 10" l. | Tower has some old blue overpaint which reflects OK under black light UV, overall (Very Good Condition) | $250 - $500

2023WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANKSee Sold Price

Sold

Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank. Artillery Bank: With an old half penny attached. Artillery Bank, Boy with a round cannon pointed at a tower. 5 3/4"H. 7" L

2023Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank. Artillery BankSee Sold Price

Sold

TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK.: Made by J & E Stevens & Co. Stunning example with 98% bright paint.Condition:(Near Mint).Dimensions:8 - 1/2" x 3" x 4 - 1/2".

2023TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK.See Sold Price

Sold

TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK: 259. TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co., difficult bank to find with all authentic parts, strong condition grade for this piece. Provenance: Jack White Bank Collection. | 9" l. | All origin

2022TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANKSee Sold Price

Sold

GIRL JUMPING ROPE MECHANICAL BANK.: J & E Stevens. Some very old areas of repaint, original iron rope predates later bronze rope. Condition: (Very Good). Dimensions: 9" x 5 - 1/2" x 8 - 1/2".

2022GIRL JUMPING ROPE MECHANICAL BANK.See Sold Price

Sold

AFGHANISTAN MECHANICAL BANK: 484. AFGHANISTAN MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex. Provenance: Al Davidson Collection. | 4" h. | (Exc. - Pristine Cond.) | $2,500 - $4,500

2022AFGHANISTAN MECHANICAL BANKSee Sold Price

Sold

UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK: 298. UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. | 11.5" h. | All original (Excellent Condition) | $2,000 - $4,000

2023UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANKSee Sold Price

Sold

J. & E. Stevens, Magician Mechanical Bank: Designed by Charles A. Bailey, this is the harder to find version featuring pink stairs. Place coin on the table and as the lever is pressed, the magician covers the coin with his hat and moves his he

2022J. & E. Stevens, Magician Mechanical BankSee Sold Price

Sold

Mechanical Novelty Works, Initiating - Second Degree Mechanical Bank: Set the bank by pressing the goat back upon his haunches. Place coin on the plate held by the rider and touch the goat's tail. The goat immediately springs forward and slings the coin down the frog's

2022Mechanical Novelty Works, Initiating - Second Degree Mechanical BankSee Sold Price

Sold

Circus Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, NY - 1880's. To operate the Circus Bank, place a penny atop the small pedestal at the back of the bank. Then, turn the crank, which will cause the clown and

2022Circus Iron Mechanical BankSee Sold Price

Sold

Jolly Man with Golfers Cap - Mechanical Bank: Made by Mingo Foundry. Reyersford, Pennsylvania - circa 1950. Painted by famed bank collector Bill Robison for his good friend Frank Kidd.

2023Jolly Man with Golfers Cap - Mechanical BankSee Sold Price

Sold

GERMAN TIN MAGIE MECHANICAL BANK w/ BOX: German Tin Magie Mechanical bank. All original with great colors and graphics. Wizard makes the coin disappear. Looks basically never played with condition. Comes with RARE Box. 7" Excellent Provenanc

2024GERMAN TIN MAGIE MECHANICAL BANK w/ BOXSee Sold Price

Related Mechanical Banks

GIANT IN TOWER MECHANICAL BANK: 54. GIANT IN TOWER MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, a scarce bank which is so desirable that second castings were made in the 1950s, it is very hard to find an authentic example like this

May 18, 2024GIANT IN TOWER MECHANICAL BANK

$2,500

GIANT STANDING MECHANICAL BANK: 145. GIANT STANDING MECHANICAL BANK | Judd Manufacturing Co., scarce example, great figural bank with nice casting accented with jappaning, pressing lever at front causes arms to raise and stick out t

May 18, 2024GIANT STANDING MECHANICAL BANK

$4,000

BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK: 65. BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 7" h. | Includes very rare original cardboard box of which not many are known, b

May 18, 2024BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK

$600

JOLLY MAN HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK: 17. JOLLY MAN HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, circa 1890-1900, scarce and desirable variation to the Jolly banks. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 8.5" h. |

May 18, 2024JOLLY MAN HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK

$600

BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK: 64. BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, butterfly tie. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 7" h. | Includes very rare original cardboard box of which not ma

May 18, 2024BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK

$750

SPEAKING DOG ENGLISH MECHANICAL BANK: 22. SPEAKING DOG ENGLISH MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, circa 1902, scarcer English variation to the Shepard and Hubley banks. Book example featured on page 235 of Dan Morphy's "Officia

May 18, 2024SPEAKING DOG ENGLISH MECHANICAL BANK

$1,500

HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK: 21. HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, scarcer English variation to the Shepard and Hubley trick dog theme banks, this is believed to be the nicest example in existence with almost n

May 18, 2024HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK

$3,500

BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK: 126. BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, includes very rare original cardboard box of which not many are known. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 7" h. |

May 18, 2024BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK

$600

VOLUNTEER MECHANICAL BANK: 81. VOLUNTEER MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, A top contender for the best known. Book example featured on page 274 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical Banks." | Provenan

May 18, 2024VOLUNTEER MECHANICAL BANK

$1,000

SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK: 20. SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, scarcer variation of the always popular Spise a mule banks. Book example featured on page 130 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guid

May 18, 2024SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK

$1,200

FOOTBALL MECHANICAL BANK: 121. FOOTBALL MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, figure wearing a cap version, likely the best known original example, a bank with such a fast kick action, you can hardly see the coin move

May 18, 2024FOOTBALL MECHANICAL BANK

$2,000

KILTIE MECHANICAL BANK: 67. KILTIE MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, bright and rich paint with great tones, some subtle chipping is primarily to hand. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 7" h.

May 18, 2024KILTIE MECHANICAL BANK

$2,000

TOMMY MECHANICAL BANK: 46. TOMMY MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, circa 1914, this is believed to be the best all original example in existence. Book example featured on page 112 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price

May 18, 2024TOMMY MECHANICAL BANK

$4,000

WIMBLEDON MECHANICAL BANK: 5. WIMBLEDON MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England. A scarce bank which is difficult to find with the original flag and without any repairs or repaints. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley

May 18, 2024WIMBLEDON MECHANICAL BANK

$4,000

GRENADIER MECHANICAL BANK: 48. GRENADIER MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, this is believed to be the best all original example in existence for very desirable shooting theme bank. Book example featured on page 112

May 18, 2024GRENADIER MECHANICAL BANK

$1,500

BULL DOG STANDING MECHANICAL BANK: 204. BULL DOG STANDING MECHANICAL BANK | Judd Manufacturing Co. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 7" l. | (Pristine to Near Mint Condition) | $600 - $900

May 18, 2024BULL DOG STANDING MECHANICAL BANK

$300

More Items in Mechanical Banks

Shepard Stump Speaker Mechanical Bank: 1890s Stump Speaker Mechanical Bank by Shepard's hardware PA. Excellent working bank with original paint. Fine upgrade example!

5 days LeftShepard Stump Speaker Mechanical Bank

$675

Black Americana Cast Iron JOLLY NEGRO Mechanical Bank: This Mechanical Coin Bank symbolizes a dark part of our History / We Do Not Share the Same Opinion this Piece may Represent / We do not know how old this is but it is NOT a Period Original Piece / See

May 23, 2024Black Americana Cast Iron JOLLY NEGRO Mechanical Bank

$35

1896 Black Americana Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Bank: This Mechanical Coin is Stamped on bottom J.E. Stevens 1896 and it Works - Even though it is dated this is Not a Period Original Bank - We do not know how old these actually are - See all Photos

May 23, 20241896 Black Americana Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Bank

$40

PANORAMA MECHANICAL BANK: 35. PANORAMA MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., phenomenal example in as originally found condition and has never been cleaned, retains a rich patina and features an uncommon authentic color variation

May 18, 2024PANORAMA MECHANICAL BANK

$10,000

UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK: 9. UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co., this is believed to be the finest example known for this wonderful Americana bank. Book example featured on page 252 of Dan Morphy's "Official Pric

May 18, 2024UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK

$10,000

MIKADO MECHANICAL BANK: 68. MIKADO MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., rare and desirable bank for a seasoned collector, remarkable action which captivates any audience, place coin under the right hat, turn rear crank and wat

May 18, 2024MIKADO MECHANICAL BANK

$30,000

Cast iron mechanical bank, Trick Pony: Cast iron mechanical bank, Trick Pony. . Title: 2 cast iron mechanical banks. Size: 8 x 8 x 2.75 in.

1 hr LeftCast iron mechanical bank, Trick Pony

$350

Vintage Cast Iron Elephant Mechanical Bank: Vintage cast iron bank with flat head screw. Bank is in the shape of an Elephant with mechanical trunk. Measures 4 3/4" x 6 3/4".

Live NowVintage Cast Iron Elephant Mechanical Bank

$25

May 23, 2024Black Americana Cast Iron JOLLY NEGRO Mechanical Bank

$50

TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK: 34. TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., bright and attractive paint with authentic leg, this is a strong offering for this bank. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 9" l. |

May 18, 2024TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK

$2,000

NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK: 1. NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. Book example featured on page 190 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical Banks." | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 7.5" h.

May 18, 2024NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK

$3,000

ROBOT CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK: 39. ROBOT CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK | Starkie's, England, circa 1910, at this time this is the only cast iron variation in existence compared to the aluminum version, due to the iron's weight it was l

May 18, 2024ROBOT CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK

$5,000

2 cast iron mechanical banks, elephants: 2 cast iron mechanical banks, elephants. . Title: 2 cast iron mechanical banks, elephants. Size: 5.25 x 8 x 3, 5 x 7.50 x 3 in.

1 hr Left2 cast iron mechanical banks, elephants

$20

UNITED STATES SAFE MECHANICAL BANK: 195. UNITED STATES SAFE MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. Book example featured on page 253 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical Banks." | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collecti

May 18, 2024UNITED STATES SAFE MECHANICAL BANK

$500

BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK: 44. BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK | Attributed to Sydenham & McOustra Walsall, England, straight lettering on rear of bank, includes very rare original cardboard box of which not many are known. | P

May 18, 2024BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK

$1,000

ELEPHANT & THREE CLOWNS MECHANICAL BANK: 27. ELEPHANT & THREE CLOWNS MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., the harder to find white elephant version of this desirable circus theme bank, offered in above average paint. | Provenance: The John & A

May 18, 2024ELEPHANT & THREE CLOWNS MECHANICAL BANK

$1,500

Recommended Banks, Registers & Vending Machines

Seaburg Select-O-Matic VL-200 High Fidelity Jukebox with Manuals and Records: Seaburg Select-O-Matic VL-200 High Fidelity Jukebox with Manuals and Records. Not running. Approximately 75.0H x 36.25W x 28.0D in.

7 hrs LeftSeaburg Select-O-Matic VL-200 High Fidelity Jukebox with Manuals and Records

$2,050

Circa 1920's marked (International Vending Machine Co. StLouis MO) cast iron table signed on both: Circa 1920's marked (International Vending Machine Co. StLouis MO) cast iron table signed on both ends. H 31" w 33" d 24". Found in Arvada CO collection. good solid condition.

6 days LeftCirca 1920's marked (International Vending Machine Co. StLouis MO) cast iron table signed on both

$50

2317-BRASS CASH REGISTER W/STAND **NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE**: NATIONAL CASH REGISTER COMPANY, DAYTON OHIO, WORKING ORDER IS UNKNOWN **NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE**

Jun 15, 20242317-BRASS CASH REGISTER W/STAND **NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE**

$175

Seeburg High Fidelity Retro Jukebox: Great working jukebox filled with excellent music such as The Beach Boys, Chicago, Queen, CCR and many More. Lights up and sounds awesome! Glass panels along bottom are cracked and one is missing enti

May 06, 2024Seeburg High Fidelity Retro Jukebox

$550

Rock-Ola Bubbler CD Jukebox in Light Oak: Model: CD8E-Oak, made in California, USA. CD's 100. Compatible with mobile phones and Bluetooth streaming. 5 speakers, dual 3-way system, CD player and self-adjusting laser. QSC 425 watt RMS amplifier

6 days LeftRock-Ola Bubbler CD Jukebox in Light Oak

$1,000

WURLITZER 1015 Bubbler 45 RPM Jukebox: From a Bronxville, NY estate. - Dimensions: 61" h x 33" w x 24" d.

7 days LeftWURLITZER 1015 Bubbler 45 RPM Jukebox

$2,000

Antique Brass National Cash Register Model 313.: Antique Brass National Cash Register Model 313. With reproduction "Coca-Cola Fountain Service" marquee. Serial #S1238580. 20-1/2"h. x 10-1/2"w. x 16-1/4"d.

5 days LeftAntique Brass National Cash Register Model 313.

$150

Penny Bar 1 Cent Vending Machine, c. 1930s - A vintage countertop gum or candy dispenser. "Penny: Penny Bar 1 Cent Vending Machine, c. 1930s - A vintage countertop gum or candy dispenser. "Penny Bar" machine dispensed candy or gum for 1 cent. Four coin slots, each marked with U.S. Patent #s 190828

2 days LeftPenny Bar 1 Cent Vending Machine, c. 1930s - A vintage countertop gum or candy dispenser. "Penny

$125

1950s Seeburg Teardrop Remote Jukebox Speaker, Reproduction: Wall Mounted Seeburg Juke Box Speaker Reproduction. Marked "Another DB Product, Burbank,California" Approximately 17.25H x 10.5W x 5.25D in.

7 hrs Left1950s Seeburg Teardrop Remote Jukebox Speaker, Reproduction

$120

Vintage Penny Gumball Machine Working with Key: Vintage Penny Gumball Machine Working with Key

1 day LeftVintage Penny Gumball Machine Working with Key

$55

Seeburg 200 Wall-O-Matic Wall Mounted Coin Operated Jukebox: Seeburg 200 Wall-o-matic Jukebox. Unknown running condition. Approximately 14.5H x 12.375W x 7.5D in.

7 hrs LeftSeeburg 200 Wall-O-Matic Wall Mounted Coin Operated Jukebox

$125

Select-O-Vend 1 Cent Candy Vending Machine, c. 1945. Vintage candy and gum dispenser. Countertop: Select-O-Vend 1 Cent Candy Vending Machine, c. 1945. Vintage candy and gum dispenser. Countertop size. Advertising for Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Suchard Bittra Chocolate, Beech-Nut Gum, Dentyne Gum, a

2 days LeftSelect-O-Vend 1 Cent Candy Vending Machine, c. 1945. Vintage candy and gum dispenser. Countertop

$75

National Brass Cash Register Mo. 333. Coca-Cola Top Plate: National Brass Cash Register Mo. 333. Coca-Cola Top Plate. Top plate reads: "Property Of The Coca-Cola Bottling Company Los Angeles, California". 2 chips to glass. Approx. 22.5 in. H x 17.5 in

2 hrs LeftNational Brass Cash Register Mo. 333. Coca-Cola Top Plate

$200

Wurlitzer Model 4008 Auxiliary Jukebox Wall Speaker: American. 1946-1949. Wood case with vacuum molded plastic inserts and chrome trim. The Wurlitzer model 4008 wall speaker famously influenced numerous Electric Light Orchestra album covers. Later repro

May 11, 2024Wurlitzer Model 4008 Auxiliary Jukebox Wall Speaker

CA$700

4 Still Banks Arcade & Williams: Cast Iron Baseball Player, Mulligan the Cop, Clown and 2 Faced boy still banks by Arcade & Williams, original paint.

5 days Left4 Still Banks Arcade & Williams

$120

4pc. Lot of Early Vending Machines Largest - 20 3/4"H, 8"L, 9"W: 4pc. Lot of Early Vending Machines Largest - 20 3/4"H, 8"L, 9"W

5 days Left4pc. Lot of Early Vending Machines Largest - 20 3/4"H, 8"L, 9"W

$250

Item Details

Description

462. GIANT IN TOWER MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., Ltd., England. | 9" h. | Giant figure is re-cast, two tips of the tower are reattached & touched up accordingly. | $1,000 - $2,000

Condition

Giant figure is re-cast, two tips of the tower are reattached & touched up accordingly.

Buyer's Premium

GIANT IN TOWER MECHANICAL BANK

Name: GIANT IN TOWER MECHANICAL BANK
Brand: John Harper & Co., Ltd.
SKU: 132338397
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $500

Sell a Similar Item

12 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Vineland, NJ, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Bertoia Auctions

TOP RATED

Vineland, NJ, United States

643 Reviews

5,634 Followers