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J. & E. Stevens 'Spise a Mule Jockey Mechanical Bank

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CAST IRON ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE BANK: J & E Stevens cast iron Spise a Mule - Jockey mechanical bank. Wear to paint but original condition with working action. Dated 1879. Dimensions: 10 - 1/2" x 3" x 8". Missing part ofhorses reins.

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SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK: 965. SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK | J. & E. Stevens Co., circa 1879, brown base version of this amusing and popular bank.

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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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Spise' a Mule Jockey Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1895. Place a coin in the Jockey’s mouth. Press the lever and the mule throws the jockey. The coin is deposited to the tree stump. Ma

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I Always Did Spise a Mule - Jockey Version - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1880's.

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Spise a Mule, Jockey Over - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1890. Made of Cast Iron. Coins placed in the jockey's mouth are deposited through the slot in the log when the bank is operated. Works we

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Spise the Mule - Jockey Tumbles Forward - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1890. Coins placed in the jockey's mouth are deposited through the slot in the log when the bank is operated. The red colored base is sig

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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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J&E Stevens Mechanical Bank I Always Did 'Spise a Mule Jockey on Horse Early: J&E Stevens cold painted cast iron mechanical bank "I Always Did 'Spise a Mule," an early example. Bank depicts a jockey on horse. When button under horse is pressed, horse and jockey crash forward to

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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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J.E. Stevens Co. Mechanical coin bank "Always Did Spise a Mule", American c. 1878, cast iron, with: J.E. Stevens Co. Mechanical coin bank "Always Did Spise a Mule", American c. 1878, cast iron, with depiction of a black jockey being thrown from his mule and putting a coin into the ground slot when a

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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 'Spise a Mule Jockey Mechanical Bank

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Description

American, late 19th century. A J. & E. Stevens "I Always Did 'Spise a Mule" jockey cast iron mechanical bank, marked with title on top of base and PAT'D APR. 22'D 1879 on underside. Place coin in jockey's mouth and press lever to buck mule and fling jockey forward to deposit coin; ht. 8, wd. 10, dp. 2.75 in.

Condition

Paint loss, could use a cleaning. Mule latches but releases very easily at lightest touch.

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J. & E. Stevens 'Spise a Mule Jockey Mechanical Bank

Name: J. & E. Stevens 'Spise a Mule Jockey Mechanical Bank
SKU: 58969269
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $450

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