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HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK

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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".

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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

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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

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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".

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

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

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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

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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

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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 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.

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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

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Court Jester Standing Mechanical Bank: European - 1910 - 15" Tall. A very rare mechanical bank (less than 10 known examples) that depicts a Court Jester standing on a tiered base. Place a heavy coin in his hand and gravity takes over, depo

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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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CLOWN ON GLOBE MECHANICAL BANK: 264. CLOWN ON GLOBE MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co., attractive color scheme of light tan base with maroon clothing. Provenance: Jack White Bank Collection. | 9" h. | (Excellent to Pristine Condit

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HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANK: 1087. HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. Ex: Edwin Mosler Collection. | Provenance: Rudd Trowbridge Collection. | 4.75" h. | Replaced arms and desk, (Excellent to Pristine Condition)

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Extremely Rare New Mechanical Bank Discovery - German: Extremely Rare New Mechanical Bank Discovery - Jolly "N" Bank Marked "Schulverein für Deutsche" in Raised Letters - Bavaria - Circa 1895 - UNIQUE

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Item Details

Description

95. HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 8.5" l. Replaced trap, over paint to clown and barrel, replaced screws, (Very Good Condition) $600 - $900

Condition

Replaced trap, over paint to clown and barrel, replaced screws, (Very Good Condition)

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HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK

Name: HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK
Brand: John Harper & Co., Ltd.
SKU: 136500366
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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Starting Price $300

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