![Shepard Hardware Co. "Jolly Black Man" Mechanical Bank: Shepard Hardware Co."Jolly Black Man" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironwith fixed eyes6 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 6 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOther Notes: Fo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179128038_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717241083)
Mechanical Banks
![Shepard Hardware Co. "Jolly Black Man" Mechanical Bank: Shepard Hardware Co."Jolly Black Man" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironwith fixed eyes6 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 6 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOther Notes: Fo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179128038_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717241083)
![American Cast Iron Buffalo-Form Semi-Mechanical Bank: American Cast Iron Buffalo-Form Semi-Mechanical Bankcirca 1890'swith an exceptional chocolate dark brown finish, the function operates by twisting the tail and pulling it out then turning the buffalo'](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127830_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209186)
![Reproduction Shepard Hardware Co. "Uncle Sam" Mechanical Bank: Reproduction Shepard Hardware Co. "Uncle Sam" Mechanical Bank11 1/2 x 5 x 4 inchesOther Notes: Fontaine's Auction Gallery can arrange shipping for this item (USA only).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179128074_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717241085)
![Hubley Mfg. Co. "Trick Dog" Mechanical Bank: Hubley Mfg. Co."Trick Dog" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironmarked "Pat. July 31, 1888"7 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 inchesProvenance: Private Collection, Brooklyn, New York](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127936_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209184)
![Enterprise Mfg. Co. "Jumbo Elephant" Mechanical Bank: Enterprise Mfg. Co."Jumbo Elephant" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironmarked "Jumbo"6 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOther Notes: Fonta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127892_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209187)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Teddy and the Bear" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co. (Connecticut, est. 1843)Designed by Charles A. Bailey"Teddy and the Bear" Mechanical Bankcirca 1907painted cast ironmarked "Teddy and the Bear"7 1/2 x 10 x 3 inchesProvenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127836_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209186)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Boy Robbing Bird's Nest" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Boy Robbing Bird's Nest" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast iron7 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/4 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, Massachusett](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127813_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209183)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Novelty" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Novelty" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironmarked with patent dates6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 inchesOther Notes: Fontaine's Auction](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127993_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717241083)
![American Cast Iron "Tabby Bank" Mechanical Bank: American Cast Iron "Tabby Bank" Mechanical Bankcirca 18864 /2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOther Notes: Fontaine's Auction Gallery can arrange shipping](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127953_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209183)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "William Tell" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"William Tell" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironimpressed "Patented June 23, 1896"6 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 3 3/4 inchesProvenance: Private Collec](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179128071_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717241083)
![Shepard Hardware Co. "Uncle Sam" Mechanical Bank: Shepard Hardware Co."Uncle Sam" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironmarked "Uncle Sam / Bank / Pat. June 8, 1886"11 1/2 x 5 x 4 inchesOther Notes: Fontaine's Auction G](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127950_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209184)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Chief Big Moon" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Chief Big Moon" Mechanical Bankcirca 1890'spainted cast ironmarked "Chief Big Moon"6 x 10 x 4 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, Massachuse](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127855_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209189)
![Jonah & The Whale Iron Mechanical Bank: Jonah & The Whale Iron Mechanical Bank. 5 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 3 5/8 in.Local Pick up call one day before to make an appointment. TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN USA OR INTERNATIONAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHIPPERS : 1) U](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6103/332985/179751495_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718049914)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Frog" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Frog" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironmarked "Bank"4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOth](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127898_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209188)
![Kyser & Rex "Organ Bank" Mechanical Bank: Kyser & Rex(Pennsylvania, 1879-1899)"Organ Bank" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironmarked "Pat. June 13, 1882"7 3/4 x 6 x 4 inchesProvenance: Private Collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127880_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209189)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "William Tell" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"William Tell" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast ironimpressed "Patented June 23, 1896"6 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 3 1/2 inchesOther](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127991_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717241084)
![A.C. Williams Mfg. Co. Professor Pug Frog Still Bank: A.C. Williams Mfg. Co.Professor Pug Frog Still Bankcirca 1905-1912painted cast iron3 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOther Notes: Fontaine's Auction Galler](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127970_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209183)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Paddy and the Pig" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Paddy and the Pig" Mechanical Bankcirca 1882painted cast ironmarked with patent dates8 x 7 1/4 x 3 3/4 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, M](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127852_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209188)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Toad On Stump" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Toad On Stump" Mechanical Bankcirca 1886painted cast iron3 x 4 x 3 3/4 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOther Notes: Fontain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127846_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209187)
![American Cast Iron, Tin & Wood "Wireless Bank" Mechanical Bank: American Cast Iron, Tin & Wood "Wireless Bank" Mechanical Bankcirca 19265 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOther Notes: Fontaine's Auction Gallery can arran](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179128120_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717297444)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Monkey & Coconut" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Monkey & Coconut" Mechanical Banklate 19th centurypainted cast iron8 1/4 x 3 x 5 1/4 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOther](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127820_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209185)
![H.L. Judd Mfg. Co. "Bull Dog Standing" Mechanical Bank: H.L. Judd Mfg. Co."Bull Dog Standing" Mechanical Bankcirca 1880'spainted cast iron3 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 1 3/4 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, MassachusettsOther Notes: Fontaine's Auction Gal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127885_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209188)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Hall's Excelsior" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Hall's Excelsior" Mechanical Bankcirca 1869painted cast ironmarked "Hall's Excelsior Bank"5 1/4 x 4 x 4 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127906_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209182)
News about Mechanical Banks
![Mechanical banks by J & E Stevens hauled in serious cash at Alderfer](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/170624787_1_x-1.jpg)
Mechanical banks by J & E Stevens hauled in serious cash at Alderfer
HATFIELD, Penn. – Alderfer Auction’s February 13 sale of Mechanical Banks and Toys enjoyed some good results – topped by a version of J & E Stevens’ Clown, Harlequin, and Columbine cast-iron mechanical bank. The circa-1907 design by James H. Bowen is based on the Italian Commedia Dell’arte and features three of the stock characters. […]
![Modern political mechanical banks featuring Barack Obama, Ross Perot and more at Bertoia Sept. 14-15](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/159457851_1_x.webp)
Modern political mechanical banks featuring Barack Obama, Ross Perot and more at Bertoia Sept. 14-15
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![Music machines and mechanical banks win the day at Miller & Miller](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Wurlitzer-1015.jpg)
Music machines and mechanical banks win the day at Miller & Miller
NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Edison phonographs, mid-century jukeboxes and early 20th-century mechanical banks by J. & E. Stevens all performed well in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online Music Machines, Toys & Advertising sale held March 19. The 541-lot auction grossed $420,847. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.
![Boxed Machine Man Robot, mechanical banks lead Morphy’s Sept. 23-24 Toy Auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/robot.jpg)
Boxed Machine Man Robot, mechanical banks lead Morphy’s Sept. 23-24 Toy Auction
DENVER, Pa. – One of the most enjoyable aspects of collecting antique toys is attending an auction, discovering that elusive piece you’ve been chasing for years, then bidding on it and experiencing the thrill of taking it home. Morphy’s is a place where many great toy discoveries have been made, and more are on the […]