September Superlatives Auction on Sep 19, 2026 by The RSL Auction Company in NJ - Page 22
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September Superlatives

RSL CATALOGED AUCTION An Outstanding Collection of Antique Banks, Toys, Advertising & Americana RSL Auction Company proudly presents September Superlatives, an exciting cataloged auction bringing together an exceptional selection of antique banks, cast iron toys, advertising pieces, and Americana from several highly regarded collections. FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 135 Advertising Paperweights From the distinguished collection of Robert and Shirley Peirce 300 Still & Dime Register Banks From the collections of Tom Kellogg, Mike Henry, and Robert and Shirley Peirce 110 Mechanical Banks A terrific selection featuring desirable and collectible examples 20 Horse-Drawn Toys From the collection of John and Kira Olshefski 15?20 Additional Cast Iron Toys A carefully selected assortment of outstanding examples 20 Counter Bells Featuring brass, porcelain, and cast iron examples And that?s not all! September Superlatives is filled with additional hand-selected antique and collectible toys, offering something for both the seasoned collector and the enthusiastic bidder. From classic mechanical and still banks to colorful advertising pieces, cast iron toys, and unusual Americana, this auction promises quality, variety, and plenty of surprises from beginning to end. RSL AUCTION COMPANY Exceptional Collections. Remarkable Toys. A September Sale Not to Miss.
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Hall's Excelsior Bank: By the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Ct. - Circa 1880.
Est.
$950
-
$1,250
$475
Deluxe Painted Roof Snappit Bank: By the H. L. Judd Mfg. Company. Wallingford, Ct. - Circa Mid 1880's. The Tom Kellogg Collection.
Est.
$400
-
$500
$200
Home Bank without Dormers: Tan, Brown, Green, Red & Yellow. By the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Ct. - Circa Mid 1880's.
Est.
$1,250
-
$1,750
$600
Novelty Bank - Primary Colors: By the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Ct. - Circa Mid 1880's. The Peirce Collection.
Est.
$800
-
$1,000
$400
Afghanistan Bank - Scarce: By Mechanical Novelty Works. New Britain, Ct. - Circa 1885. A depiction of the Russian Bear and British Lion clashing at the Gates of Herat. The Crimean War of the 1850's.
Est.
$3,000
-
$4,000
$1,500
Gem Registering Bank: By J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Ct. - Circa 1893.
Est.
$950
-
$1,250
$475
Mosque Bank - Scarce Ebony Paint with Green Wash: By H. L. Judd Company. Wallingford, Ct. - Circa 1880's.
Est.
$1,750
-
$2,250
$850
Bank of Education & Economy: By Proctor-Raymond Co. Buffalo, NY - Circa 1895. A Superior Example.
Est.
$1,250
-
$1,750
$600
Bonzo the Comics Dog - Spelter Spring Jaw Bank: Germany - Circa 1925. Bonzo the Dog was a fictional comic character and cartoon strip. He was created by British artist George Studdy in 1922. Bonzo was much beloved for his puppy-like appearance and
Est.
$2,250
-
$2,750
$1,100
Circus Elephant Spring Jaw: Unknown Czechoslovakian Maker. Produced & Marketed Late 1930's. Previously unknown, the Elephant Spring Jaw banks were discovered by renowned collector/dealer Oliver Clark some twenty years ago in an
Est.
$3,000
-
$4,000
$1,500
Parrot Spring Jaw Bank: Germany - Circa 1925. Without a doubt, the Parrot Spring Jaw bank is the most vividly hued from this subset of beautiful spelter mechanical toy banks. This piece is positively dazzling quality.
Est.
$3,500
-
$4,500
$1,700
Alligator Spring Jaw Bank: Scarce light green/gray Finish. Germany - Circa 1925. This seemingly innocuous gator savors every coin dropped through his mouth (coin aperture) with great relish. This represents a highly superior
Est.
$3,500
-
$4,500
$1,700
Seated Cat Spring Jaw Bank: Germany - Circa Mid 1920's. The green-eyed Cat Spring Jaw is one of the rarer models from the known spring jaw banks. This example retains its beautiful painted finish and the lower jaw wobbles
Est.
$5,500
-
$7,500
$2,700
Monkey Spring Jaw Bank - Rare: Scarce Example with Silver Finish. Germany - Circa Mid 1920's. Typically, this bank is finished in various shades of brown with appropriate highlights to the monkey's fur. This monochromatic example
Est.
$5,500
-
$7,500
$2,700
Bull Dog Spring Jaw Bank - Rare: Germany - Circa Mid 1920's. Formerly Frank Kidd Collection. There are fewer than ten surviving examples of the Bull Dog Spring Jaw bank. And this specimen is a genuine showstopper. This offering
Est.
$7,500
-
$9,500
$3,750
Donkey Spring Jaw Bank: Light Gray Color Variant. Germany - Circa Mid 1920's. Coins deposited through the slot in the donkey's head hit the activating spring, causing the beast's lower jaw to tremble perfectly on cue. He
Est.
$4,500
-
$5,500
$2,200
Rare Rabbit Spring Jaw Bank: Germany - Circa Mid 1920's. The Penguin and the Rabbit are the two rarest models from the subclass of German spelter spring-jaw mechanical toy banks. At this time, there are only 4 or 5 known extant
Est.
$8,000
-
$10,000
$4,000
Two Buffalo Banks: By A. C. Williams / Arcade Mfg. American - 1920's.
Est.
$125
-
$175
$60
Two Cow Still Banks: By A. C. Williams Company. Ravenna, Oh. - 1920's.
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
Prancing Horse Banks: By Arcade Mfg. Company. Freeport, IL - 1920's.
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
Two Rooster Banks: By A. C. Williams Company. Ravenna, Oh. - 1920's.
Est.
$125
-
$175
$60