September Superlatives Auction on Sep 19, 2026 by The RSL Auction Company in NJ - Page 23
Three Funnel Clockwork Ocean Liner "ODER"
Fantastic Transitional Fire Pumper - Cast Iron Toy
Girl Skipping Rope Bank
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Whitehouse Station, NJ, United States
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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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Two Equine Themed Banks: Horse on Tub & Good Luck Horseshoe. By A. C. Williams / Arcade Mfg. American - 1920's.
Est.
$150
-
$200
$70
Camel Banks - Small: By A. C. Williams Company. Ravenna, Oh. - 1920's.
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
Elephant & Lion on Tub Banks: By A. C. Williams Company. Ravenna, Oh. - 1920's.
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
A Group of Three Animal Banks: By A. C. Williams Company. Ravenna, Oh. - 1920's.
Est.
$150
-
$200
$70
Bear with Pig & Teddy Bear Banks: American - 1910's.
Est.
$250
-
$350
$120
Artillery Bank - Electroplated Version: By Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, NY - Circa 1892. The Peter Franco Collection.
Est.
$700
-
$900
$350
Boy Scout Camp Bank: By J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Ct. - Circa 1912. The Peter Franco Collection.
Est.
$2,000
-
$2,500
$1,000
Circus Ticket Collector Bank: Made by the H. L. Judd Company. Wallingford, Connecticut - Circa 1880. Later Production by Salafian - Circa 1940. The Peter Franco Collection. The Judd Company was charged with infringing on J. & E.
Est.
$550
-
$750
$275
The Afghanistan Bank: Attributed to Mechanical Novelty Works. New Britain, Connecticut - Ca. Mid 1880's. The Peter Franco Collection. The Afghanistan Bank depicts the conflict between Great Britain (Lion) and Russia
Est.
$1,500
-
$2,000
$750
The Peg Leg Beggar Bank: Made by the H. L. Judd Company. Wallingford, Connecticut - Circa 1880. The Peter Franco Collection. A maimed Civil War soldier with a wooden leg sits on a street corner begging for alms to help
Est.
$1,200
-
$1,500
$600
Butting Ram - Man Thumbs His Nose - Iron Bank: Designed & Patented by Ole Storle. By the Wagner & Zweibel Machine Shop. Wisconsin - Ca. Late 1880's. The Peter Franco Collection. The operation of the Butting Ram Bank is refreshingly simple. Place
Est.
$2,500
-
$3,500
$1,200
Bull Dog Savings Bank: Made by Ives, Blakeslee and Company. Bridgeport, Connecticut - Circa 1878. The Peter Franco Collection. This complex toy bank is arguably among the most whimsically comical ever created. It uses a
Est.
$2,500
-
$3,500
$1,200
The Bucking Mule Bank - Rare Brass Pattern: By the H. L. Judd Mfg. Company. Wallingford, Connecticut - Ca. 1885. The Peter Franco Collection. The Bucking Mule is a fascinating piece. Though small in scale, it deploys dramatic action for the
Est.
$2,250
-
$2,750
$1,100
Tabby Bank - Yellow Base: Unknown American Maker. Produced Circa 1880's. The Peter Franco Collection.
Est.
$750
-
$950
$375
Wood Freedman's Bureau Bank: "Now You See It - Now You Don't". Unknown American Manufacturer. Designed and Sold Circa 1875. The Peter Franco Collection. This bank uses "trick drawer" engineering to put its action into effect.
Est.
$1,000
-
$1,500
$500
Mamakatzenjammer Bank: By Kenton Hardware Company. Kenton, Oh. - Circa 1910. The Peter Franco Collection. This bank looks truly amazing and original, with crazing throughout. Only the boys red pants fluoresce hot. The bank
Est.
$3,000
-
$4,000
$1,500
Mason Mechanical Bank: By Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, NY - Circa 1888. The Peter Franco Collection. A colorful example of this scarce and desirable bank.
Est.
$1,000
-
$1,500
$500