![Boy on Trapeze cast iron mechanical bank circa 1950s: Boy on Trapeze cast iron mechanical bank circa 1950s from the Book of Knowledge series est. value $1200.00-$1300.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/332634/179412114_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717784803)
Mechanical Banks
![Boy on Trapeze cast iron mechanical bank circa 1950s: Boy on Trapeze cast iron mechanical bank circa 1950s from the Book of Knowledge series est. value $1200.00-$1300.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/332634/179412114_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717784803)
![Boy on trapeze cast iron mechanical bank: Boy on trapeze cast iron mechanical bank all hand painted cast iron from the Book of Knowledge series circa 1956 est. value $1100.00-$1200.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/332656/179448046_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717785368)
![Boy on Trapeze cast iron mechanical bank circa 1950s: Boy on Trapeze cast iron mechanical bank circa 1950s from the Book of Knowledge series est. value $1200.00-$1300.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/333573/180168103_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718419866)
![Boy on trapeze cast iron mechanical bank: Boy on trapeze cast iron mechanical bank all hand painted cast iron from the Book of Knowledge series circa 1956 est. value $1100.00-$1200.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/333614/180217671_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718534727)
![Creedmore cast iron mechanical bank by J&E Stevens circa 1877: Creedmore cast iron mechanical bank by J&E Stevens circa 1877 est. value $1700.00-$1800.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/333573/180168085_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718419866)
![Uncle Sam cast iron mechanical bank circa 1886: Uncle Sam cast iron mechanical bank circa 1886 all original but this bank has been restored est. value $2000.00-$2400.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/332634/179412098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717784803)
![Uncle Sam cast iron mechanical bank circa 1886: Uncle Sam cast iron mechanical bank circa 1886 all original but this bank has been restored est. value $2000.00-$2400.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/333573/180168087_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718419866)
![Uncle Sam hand painted cast iron mechanical bank circa 1886: Uncle Sam hand painted cast iron mechanical bank Shephard Hardware Company circa 1886 11 inches high by 5 inches wide by 4 inches deep a great all original hand painted cast iron mechanical bank est.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/332656/179448036_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717785368)
![Original Uncle Sam cast iron mechanical bank: Original Uncle Sam cast iron mechanical bank by Shepard Hardware Company circa 1886 very good condition est. value $4500.00-$5000.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/333573/180168081_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718419866)
![Uncle Sam hand painted cast iron mechanical bank circa 1886: Uncle Sam hand painted cast iron mechanical bank Shephard Hardware Company circa 1886 11 inches high by 5 inches wide by 4 inches deep a great all original hand painted cast iron mechanical bank est.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/333614/180217661_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718534727)
![BANK TRADING CARD Trick Pony Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank: BANK TRADING CARD Trick Pony Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. Measures 3 1/4 X 5 1/4" and is original from the 1880s or so. Advertises the Trick Pony bank mfg by Selchow & Righter. Litho by Curr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/330149/179770624_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718085184)
![Kyser & Rex "Mammy & Child" Mechanical Bank: Kyser & Rex(Pennsylvania, 1879-1899)"Mammy & Child" Mechanical Bankcirca 1885painted cast ironmarked "Pat. Appl'd For"8 x 4 x 4 1/2 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection, Massachusetts](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127802_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209185)
![J. & E. Stevens Co. "Boy Scout Camp" Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Co.(Connecticut, est. 1843)"Boy Scout Camp" Mechanical Bankcirca 1912-1917painted cast ironmarked "Boy Scout Camp"6 x 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 inchesProvenance: Important Private Collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127839_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209187)
![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)
![John Harper & Co. "Dinah" Mechanical Bank: Reproduction John Harper & Co. "Dinah" Mechanical Bank 7 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/331993/179127920_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717209183)
![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. "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. "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)
![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)
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 […]