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J. & E. STEVENS Co. 'SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK

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SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK: 1293. SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. | 9.5" l. | Other than some wear from use, the bank is in all original (Pristine Condition) | $1,500 - $2,500

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SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY: 1086. SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY | J&E Stevens Co. | 10" l. | Jockey is lacquered, otherwise in (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $400 - $800

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SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY: 1177. SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY | J&E Stevens Co. | 10" l. | Peen crack to one side of mans body, missing brim from his hat, paint in otherwise (Excellent Condition) | $300 - $600

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SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY: 342. SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY | J&E Stevens Co. | 10" l. | Repainted with replaced trap. | $300 - $600

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SPISE A MULE BENCH MECHANICAL BANK: 336. SPISE A MULE BENCH MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co., thick paint on pleasant yellow base. Provenance: Jack White Bank Collection. | 10" l. | (Excellent Condition) | $800 - $1,200

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SPISE A MULE JOCKEY OVER MECHANICAL BANK: 1229. SPISE A MULE JOCKEY OVER MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., colorful paint, fast action of man being thrown from mule to deposit coin from his mouth. Ex. Bob Brady. | Overall in (Pristine Condit

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SPISE A MULE JOCKEY OVER MECHANICAL BANK: 363. SPISE A MULE JOCKEY OVER MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. Provenance: Jack White Bank Collection. | 10" l. | (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $500 - $750

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J&E STEVENS SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK: All original with nice paint. Man on bench version. Mechanics work. Still has trap. No breaks or repairs. 10" Excellent

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J. & E. Stevens "Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironimpressed "Always Did 'Spice A Mule"6 x 10 x 3 inches

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Always Did 'Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank: J.E. Stevens Always Did 'Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank. Don't beat a mule or you will get the hooves and knocked down! Hold a coin the the chair, push the bottom, and the mule performs a spinning kick

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STEVENS ALWAYS SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens circa 1879. Mechanical cast iron painted bank 'Always did 'spise a mule' , jockey on bench. Put a coin underneath the boy’s bench and depress the button on the ground underneaththe m

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'SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK YELLOW BASE.: Made by J & E Stevens. Post under the mules front legs has been repaired.Condition:(Good - Very Good).Dimensions:9 - 1/2" x 2 - 1/2" x 6 - 1/2".

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MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK: 358. MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. Provenance: Jack White Bank Collection. | 8.5" l. | (Excellent Condition) | $1,000 - $1,500

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MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK: 206. MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. | 9" l. | Hairline crack to left side of roof from front, (Very Good to Excellent Condition | $500 - $750

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MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK: 1090. MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. | 8.5" h. | (Very Good Condition) | $300 - $600

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'SPISE A MULE BOY ON BENCH MECHANICAL BANK.: Made by J & E Stevens. Coin trap has been replaced, tail has been repaired.Condition:(Very Good Plus).Dimensions:9 - 1/2" x 3" x 6".

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J. & E. STEVENS Co. 'SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK

Item Details

Description

"ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE," pat'd 1879, showing a figure on a bench before a mule
h. 5-3/4 w. 10 d. 3 in.

Provenance: Descended through a Cortlandt Manor, NY family

Condition

With wear to paint, as pictured; functions properly with all components appearing to move as intended

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J. & E. STEVENS Co. 'SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK

Name: J. & E. STEVENS Co. 'SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK
SKU: 140350633
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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Starting Price $300

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