Lot 0085

Volunteer Iron Mechanical Bank

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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

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Jolly Man with Straw Hat - RARE - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1890's. Made of Cast Iron. A classic coin swallowing bank. Works well.

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Lion Hunter - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1911. The Lion Hunter bank references the chronological period immediately following Teddy Roosevelt's Presidency. When he left office in 1

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Calamity Iron Mechanical Bank: J. & E. StevensCromwell, CT - 1905The “Calamity Bank” portrays collegiate football as it was played at the beginning of the 20th Century.Cast Iron.Good Overall (Figure Repainted)

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Initiating Bank, Second Degree - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: a.k.a. Goat, Frog and Old Man Bank. Made by Mechanical Novelty Works. New Britain, Connecticut - Early 1880's. Mechanical Novelty Works produced two different banks based on George Eddy's patent of Se

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ANTIQUE STUMP SPEAKER CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK: ANTIQUE STUMP SPEAKER CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK

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A J. and E. Stevens 'Boy Scout Camp' Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: A J. and E. Stevens 'Boy Scout Camp' Cast Iron Mechanical Bank American, Late 19th Century Height 8 x length 9 1/2 x width 3 1/2 inches.

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Magician - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1890's. This is an iconic mechanical bank from the late Victorian Era

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Cast Iron Mechanical Bank "Punch & Judy",: pat'd July, 1884, 7 1/2" X6 1/4", nice original paint.

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Boy Robbing Birds Nest - Salafian - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by the Salafian Brothers. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Circa 1930's. Made of Cast Iron. Works well. Part of the William Werbell Collection.

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Butting Buffalo Iron Mechanical Bank: Kyser & Rex. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1890. This is a scarce and very desirable bank. Overall in Very Good Condition with a replaced racoon and coin trap. It works well.

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Cat & Mouse Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1891.

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A 'Chief Big Moon' Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: A 'Chief Big Moon' Cast Iron Mechanical Bank J&E Stevens, Circa 1890s Height 6 1/8 x length 10 inches. This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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Chief Big Moon Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: paint is worn throughout, mechanism works, pond lifts up, stamped pat applied for on bottom, has bottom stopper

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Hen & Chicks - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Early 1900's. The hen protects her chicks by tucking them under her formidable wings. Pulling the lever backwards causes the hen to open and close her

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Santa at Chimney - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, New York 1889. Place a coin in Santa's hand. Depress the lever and he deposits it into the chimney.

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Item Details

Description

Made by John Harper & Co. Ltd. Willenhall, England - 1880's. A classic coin shooting operation. The Volunteer is a scarce bank.

Condition

Excellent Condition.

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28.5%

Volunteer Iron Mechanical Bank

Name: Volunteer Iron Mechanical Bank
Brand: John Harper & Co., Ltd.
SKU: 132821668
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $200

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