Abby's Attic Finds | Friday, October 14th

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Vineland, NJ, United States

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Abby's Attic Finds | Friday, October 14th

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Day 1 of 2 | Over 150 mechanical banks are matched with stills, early clockwork toys, candy containers, paper lithographed pieces, and numerous examples of rarities which only turn up in a spectacular 60 year old collection.

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THE ELECTRIC SAILOR ARCADE STIMULATOR: 1. THE ELECTRIC SAILOR ARCADE STIMULATOR | Made in Germany, a great form and phenomenal patina, large casting depicting a standing sailor coin-operated amusement game, a coin goes into his shirt

0001: THE ELECTRIC SAILOR ARCADE STIMULATOR

Est.

$3,000

$5,000

SOLD

FIVE JACKS COIN GAME: 2. FIVE JACKS COIN GAME | A large and ornate penny flip game of chance, in good working condition. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 20" h. Back appears to be replaced, otherwise (Very

0002: FIVE JACKS COIN GAME

Est.

$700

$1,000

SOLD

BULL DOG MECHANICAL BANK: 3. BULL DOG MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. this popular bank has thick original paint and highlights which have been protected through the years with some lacquer. The Schroeder Collection -

0003: BULL DOG MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$1,200

$1,800

SOLD

ROLLER SKATING MECHANICAL BANK: 4. ROLLER SKATING MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex, a large presence on the shelf, bright colors, good motion/action, and hard to find, this is a bank which every advanced collection should contain. The

0004: ROLLER SKATING MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$12,000

$18,000

SOLD

PICTURE GALLERY MECHANICAL BANK: 5. PICTURE GALLERY MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co., highly coveted by advanced bank collectors, this example doubles as an educational tool, sliding rear lever causes the letter, number, and

0005: PICTURE GALLERY MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$8,000

$12,000

SOLD

ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - DOG & CAT: 6. ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - DOG & CAT | Kyser & Rex. wonderful paint highlights stand out on Monkey's hat, an excellent example with superior paint quality. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic

0006: ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - DOG & CAT

Est.

$1,200

$1,800

SOLD

UNCLE REMUS MECHANICAL BANK: 7. UNCLE REMUS MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex, a rich highlighted base of this colorful example, figures and fence are guaranteed authentic, though there are two hairline cracks at bottom of fence

0007: UNCLE REMUS MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$3,000

$5,000

SOLD

BOYS STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK: 8. BOYS STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Mfg. a small bank which is hard to find free from breaks and repairs, there is a replacement trap at rear of bank otherwise it is a 100%

0008: BOYS STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$2,000

$3,000

SOLD

MAMA KATZENJAMMER MECHANICAL BANK: 9. MAMA KATZENJAMMER MECHANICAL BANK | Kenton Hardware Mfg. a rare example which is seldom offered for sale. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 6" h. An original bank which has had some

0009: MAMA KATZENJAMMER MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$2,000

$4,000

SOLD

PERFECTION REGISTERING MECHANICAL BANK: 10. PERFECTION REGISTERING MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. a fairytale centered theme with wonderful casting depicting a wizard of oz style, as coins are added the Dorothy child and her little

0010: PERFECTION REGISTERING MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$3,000

$5,000

SOLD

RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK: 11. RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. a satirical 1890s example depicting a relaxed man with a sly grin, he is holding a hand of cards which happen to be all aces, the rat at his

0011: RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$2,000

$4,000

SOLD

SQUIRREL & TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK: 12. SQUIRREL & TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK | Mechanical Novelty Works. typical wear from handling through the last century, an old and authentic example. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds

0012: SQUIRREL & TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$1,200

$1,800

SOLD

PUNCH & JUDY MECHANICAL BANK: 13. PUNCH & JUDY MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co., medium letters variation. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 7.5" h. A colorful bank which will clean up to (Excellent to Pristine

0013: PUNCH & JUDY MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$1,500

$2,500

SOLD

MOTOR MECHANICAL BANK: 14. MOTOR MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex. one of the few mechanical banks to contain a wind-up spring motor, the end platforms have been professionally repaired as is common for this fragile bank and

0014: MOTOR MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$5,000

$7,500

SOLD

MILKING COW MECHANICAL BANK: 15. MILKING COW MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. one of the desirable pedestal series banks with a lot of moving parts, two pedestal legs near fence have been professionally repaired, the green

0015: MILKING COW MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$2,500

$4,500

SOLD

HORSE RACE MECHANICAL BANK: 16. HORSE RACE MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. pulling string causes sheet metal horses and jockeys to race around perimeter, the right side arch has been repainted to match the banks patina. The

0016: HORSE RACE MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$2,000

$3,000

SOLD

FORTUNE TELLER SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANK: 17. FORTUNE TELLER SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANK | Mfg. Baumgarten & Co., Baltimore, MD, The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 5.5" h. Graded as (Pristine Condition) , though a deep cleaning will

0017: FORTUNE TELLER SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$1,200

$1,800

SOLD

WOODEN MUSICAL CHURCH BANK: 18. WOODEN MUSICAL CHURCH BANK | Made in Germany, wind-up music box plays when coin is inserted. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 8" h. Hairline crack near coin slot is typical for age of

0018: WOODEN MUSICAL CHURCH BANK

Est.

$1,000

$1,500

SOLD

NICKELED DIME SAVINGS REGISTERING BANK: 19. NICKELED DIME SAVINGS REGISTERING BANK | Ives, Blakeslee & Williams, CT, as coins are added clock face measures the deposits. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 6.5" h. Discoloration to

0019: NICKELED DIME SAVINGS REGISTERING BANK

Est.

$500

$750

SOLD

NEW MECHANICAL BANK: 20. NEW MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. a colorful bank with slide lever at front to expose coin slot in door frame. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 6" h. Red dome has been

0020: NEW MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$600

$900

SOLD

MASON MECHANICAL BANK: 21. MASON MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co. a nice quality example depicting two Italian brick setters, there is some touch-up to the front of the brick wall and to the flesh color on the brick

0021: MASON MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$1,500

$2,500

SOLD

PANORAMA MECHANICAL BANK: 22. PANORAMA MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. popular large architectural piece, rich yellow and deep brown color configuration. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 7" h. Guaranteed to be

0022: PANORAMA MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$5,000

$7,500

SOLD

NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK: 23. NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 7" h. Man's interior assembly bracket is replaced and the interior floor is overpainted, trap is replaced,

0023: NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$600

$900

SOLD

NATIONAL MECHANICAL BANK: 24. NATIONAL MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. a very early example and quite rare building bank. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 6" h. Some repairs and touch-up to the exterior of the

0024: NATIONAL MECHANICAL BANK

Est.

$1,200

$1,800

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