The Clive Devenish 40-Year Bank Collection I

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The Clive Devenish 40-Year Bank Collection I

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One of the best kept secrets in the Mechanical Bank Collectors of America club is the Clive Devenish Bank Collection, which will have its initial public offering this October 3, 2015. Having been a dealer for over 40 years, Clive managed to quietly buy banks from some of the greatest collections assembled throughout the years, such as Stanley Sax, Leon Cometto, and more recently Steven Steckbeck. Clive?s expert eye for quality, color, and beauty has amassed a collection worthy of bows of approval from collectors of all levels. Clive is just as excited as the Bertoias in presenting this outstanding grouping to the entire club of collecting friends!

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ZOO MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex Mfg., Philadelphia PA, cast iron, c. 1890’s Colorfully hand painted bank features amusing action, coin is placed in the slot and remains in sight until the white monkey’s face is

0001: ZOO MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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TRICK DOG SOLID BASE MECHANICAL BANK: Hubley, Lancaster PA, cast iron, Patented 1888 A popular circus theme which had one of the longest production runs for banks, the colors of this example show almost no play wear. Place a coin in the

0002: TRICK DOG SOLID BASE MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$1,000-US$1,400

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TRICK DOG SIX-PART MECHANICAL BANK (YELLOW BASE): Hubley, Lancaster PA, cast iron, c. 1910 Yellow clown and base, red barrel, amusing action, the coin is placed in the dog’s mouth, and by touching the lever the dog jumps through the hoop and

0003: TRICK DOG SIX-PART MECHANICAL BANK (YELLOW BASE)Est. US$2,000-US$3,000

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MEMORIAL MONEY BANK LIBERTY BELL MECHANICAL BANK: Charles Bailey Designer, Mfg. Enterprise, Philadelphia PA, cast iron, c. 1876 Philadelphia graphics on sides of bank, familiar Liberty Bell stands atop base encircled prominently by ring of stars and

0004: MEMORIAL MONEY BANK LIBERTY BELL MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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ACROBAT MECHANICAL BANK: J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, patented 1883 Stunning action, circus theme employed in a mechanical bank, extremely hard to find in better paint grades, very colorfully done in primary

0005: ACROBAT MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$10,000-US$12,000

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MONKEY & COCONUT MECHANICAL BANK: J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, patented 1886 Well cast and designed, another from the inventive hands of James Bowen, very clever and unique pose, monkey appears to be guarding the coconut

0006: MONKEY & COCONUT MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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ELEPHANT THREE STAR MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. Unknown, USA, cast iron, circa 1880’s, this may be the finest one known, midnight black elephant has nice contrasting gold saddle with three red stars, trunk debossed, pat. “Applied for”

0007: ELEPHANT THREE STAR MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$3,000-US$5,000

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BULL DOG BANK COIN ON NOSE (RED BLANKET): J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, patented 1880 Amusing action involves mouth opening by lever to seemingly swallow coins, a very bright bank with minimal wear, truly an outstanding offering

0008: BULL DOG BANK COIN ON NOSE (RED BLANKET)Est. US$6,000-US$9,000

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LIGHT OF ASIA MECHANICAL BANK: J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, circa 1880’s Scarce bank, pull toy and coin bank in one, heavily cast blanket, this bank does not come up at auction often, very ornate base and heart

0009: LIGHT OF ASIA MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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GEM MECHANICAL BANK: H.L. Judd Mfg. Co., Connecticut, cast iron, circa 1878 Pull dog back to set spring and place a coin on the tray; lifting his tail causes him to slide forward and deposit the coin into the house. To

0010: GEM MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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BOY ON TRAPEZE MECHANICAL BANK: Barton Smith Co., Philadelphia PA, cast iron, circa 1888 Perfect balance highlights this extraordinary example, multi-colored with japanned base, very difficult to find in this condition, flesh tones

0011: BOY ON TRAPEZE MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$12,000-US$15,000

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MULTIPLYING MECHANICAL BANK: J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, circa 1890’s Green building version, multi-colored in red roof, blue steps, yellow interior, brown trim, original mirrors, a favorite in building banks,

0012: MULTIPLYING MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$6,000-US$8,000

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MONKEY MECHANICAL BANK: Hubley, Lancaster PA, cast iron, circa 1925 Bright green base, reds are vibrant and yellows really stand out, typical Hubley colors to attract attention, design is amusing and surely it was a popular

0013: MONKEY MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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"GIVE ME A PENNY" WOOD MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. Friend W. Smith Jr., CT, patented 1870 A rare bank with only a few known, nicely crafted drawer style bank, as coin is deposited into front drawer a picture of a monkey emerges then disappears

0014: "GIVE ME A PENNY" WOOD MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$3,000-US$5,000

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INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER BANK (POLYCHROME VERSION): Enterprise Mfg. Co., Philadelphia PA, cast iron, c. 1880 Classic structure, well scaled, as may be seen in Philadelphia, multi-colors are crisp, nice details overall from embossed base to eagle

0015: INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER BANK (POLYCHROME VERSION)Est. US$3,000-US$5,000

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MULE ENTERING BARN (GREY BARN) MECHANICAL BANK: J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, patented 1880 Painted in grey barn and darker grey roof, this example is showing virtually no playwear, it was surely for home display only. Place coin

0016: MULE ENTERING BARN (GREY BARN) MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$6,000-US$8,000

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I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE (JOCKEY) ENGLISH VERSION: England, John Harper & Co., cast iron, circa 1900 One of the more popular banks, amusing actions, well cast, inventive and whimsical movement, this English example is identical to Bowen’s patent,

0017: I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE (JOCKEY) ENGLISH VERSIONEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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JONAH & THE WHALE MECHANICAL BANK: Shephard Hardware Co., New York , cast iron, circa 1890 Based on the biblical story , one of the most fascinating visually appealing of banks, exceptional mold designing, the waves appear as if

0018: JONAH & THE WHALE MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$8,000-US$10,000

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SQUIRREL & TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK: Mechanical Novelty Works, New Britain CT, cast iron, patented 1881 Nice mold effects to tree stump, painted in gold, nice highlights to base. Place a coin in the squirrel’s forepaws, press the

0019: SQUIRREL & TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$3,000-US$5,000

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MILKING COW MECHANICAL BANK: J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, circa 1888 One of the notable Bailey pedestal series banks, this example not only appears unplayed with, but is the only one known to be offered at auction

0020: MILKING COW MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$25,000-US$35,000

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I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE (BENCH) W/BOX MECHANICAL: J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, patented 1897 Yellow base version, brown horse, crisp colors overall, embossed green base really stands out next to yellow base, very high grade example

0021: I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE (BENCH) W/BOX MECHANICALEst. US$8,000-US$12,000

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NEW CREEDMOOR MECHANICAL BANK: J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, patented 1877 A familiar William Tell figure and Creedmoor tree and base, thus the New Creedmoor, base debossed with lettering, very colorful and target done

0022: NEW CREEDMOOR MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$1,000-US$1,200

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VOLUNTEER MECHANICAL BANK: John Harper & Co., England, cast iron, circa 1880-90’s Difficult bank to find, similar to Creedmoor, typical long rifle shooter able to deposit coin into tree, colorful outfit, debossed base reads

0023: VOLUNTEER MECHANICAL BANKEst. US$800-US$1,000

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WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOX: J&E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT, cast iron, patented 1896 The mold design on this bank is ingenious, one of the finest ever offered, colors are strong and bank is virtually unplayed with condition,

0024: WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOXEst. US$7,000-US$9,000

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