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A Pair of Cast Iron Owl (Turns Head) Mechanical Banks

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J&E STEVENS OWL MECHANICAL BANK: Original J& E Stevens cast iron Owl Turns Head mechanical bank. All original condition with no cracks or repairs. Worked when tested. Nice original paint. 7 1/2", Excellent

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J. & E. Stevens "Owl Turns Head" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens, American. Cast iron, glass, and pigment "Owl Turns Head" mechanical coin bank, ca. 1880. When the lever along the back is pressed down the owl turns its head to move the coi

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Owl Turns Head - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Gray Plumage. Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1880's.

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Owl Turns Head - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Bird with Gray & White Feathers. Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Ca. 1890.

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Owl Turns Head Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens. Made of Cast Iron / Glass Eyes. Very Good Condition.

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Owl Turns Head - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1880's. Put a coin in the tree branch and press the lever. The owl's head turns and the coin drops into the aperture. Release the lever and

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Owl Turns Head Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens. Made of Cast Iron / Glass Eyes. Fine Condition. The head turns, but does not spring back into place.

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Owl Turns Head - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Comwell, Connecticut - circa 1880's. Made of Cast Iron. 7 1/2" Tall. Works well.

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Owl Turns Head Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Co. Made of Cast Iron. Fine Condition.

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Owl Turns Head Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Co. Made of Cast Iron. Good Condition.

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Owl Turns Head Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens. Made of Cast Iron. Poor Condition. Replaced Eyes.1 1/4" crack in baseplate. Tiny crack in front of stump.

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Owl Turns Head Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens of Connecticut circa 1880's. Cast Iron. Very Good Overall (No Eyes).

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Owl Turns Head Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Co. Made of Cast Iron. Excellent Condition.

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J. & E. Stevens Cast Iron Owl Turns Head Mechanical: Place a coin in the slot at the top of the branch and press the lever as the owl turns his head to deposit the coin in the bank. Replaced trap. The white paint blacklights as old however it is very sl

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Owl Turns Head Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens circa 1880's. Made of Cast Iron. Good Condition (No Trap).

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LOT OF 3: CAST-IRON MECHANICAL BANKS INCLUDING: Lot of three mechanical banks: first, an Owl Turns Head mechanical bank in fair condition, with replaced eyes and no trap; second, an Artillery mechanical bank with copper flash, original trap and wor

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A Pair of Cast Iron Owl (Turns Head) Mechanical Banks

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A Pair of Cast Iron Owl (Turns Head) Mechanical Banks Manufactured J. & E. Stevens Co., ca. 1880, Place a coin on the top of the branch and press the thumb piece at the back of the bank. The owl turns his head and deposits the coin into the bank. The head then returns to its original position. Includes a marbelized and brown owl.
Dimensions: h: 8 x w: 4 x d: 3 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Mr. James N. Seidelle.

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Note condition: areas of paint loss, wear, grime, age and new paint. Please see photographs.

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A Pair of Cast Iron Owl (Turns Head) Mechanical Banks

Name: A Pair of Cast Iron Owl (Turns Head) Mechanical Banks
SKU: 32354513
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

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