Reclining Chinaman Iron Bank

PAT July 1882. Condition: some paint loss, has had repaint. Possible replaced hand. In good working order.

Place a coin in the pocket of the China man and press the lever. The China man shows his hand and four aces and salutes the depositor. As the coin falls into the receptacle a rat runs out of the end o

Rare "Old Quebec" cast iron bank. Excellent condition, old rivet repair to small crack in the front roof to the right of the chimney . H 6" W 6" D 4-7/8". Please refer to this link for high-res images

J & E Stevens, Connecticut, Circa 1895 The blue dress version of the bank is scarce. To work, place a penny on the tray in her hand and then push down on the lever. This will cause the dog's mouth to

Kyser & Rex. Philadelphia - 1882. One of only two mechanical banks with windup mechanisms. This bank is pretty, desirable and charming and works very well. Place a coin in the organ and activate the l

England - 1900 - 4" Tall. Ex - John Haley Collection. There are only a couple known examples of this bank.

American - 1920's - 4.25" Tall. Frank Kidd Collection. This is a later production and very rare bank by an unknown manufacturer. Possibly a prototype from A. C. Williams. This example retaining the on

Unknown American Manufacturer. New England - Circa Late 1920's. Illustrated in Penny Lane on p. 205. From the Edwin Mosler Collection. Very little is known about the origins of this sweet toy bank, bu

J & E Stevens, Connecticut, Circa 1876

Rare Electroplated Finish. The Eddy & Stephen's Company. Plainville, Ct. - Circa Late 1890's. From Donal Markey's Collection. WOW - The warm burnished finish of this electroplated Church Towers Bank m

By Henry C. Hart Mfg. Company. Detroit, Mi. - Circa Late 1890's. Two pairs of internally angled mirrors establish a double periscope effect that creates the optical illusion that you are actually look

Made by James Harper Company. Chicago, Illinois - Circa 1903.

Rare Nickel Plated Finish. Unknown American Maker. Dated 1884 - 2 1/4" T x 2 3/4" L. This is the first time anyone has ever discovered a nickel plated version of this rare little bank.

Kysre & Rex. Philadelphia, PA - 1891. Uncle Remus has gotten into a neighbor's chicken coop and is seen trying to make off with a prize bird for his dinner. In the same moment, the constable arrives t

Unknown Manufacturer. American - 1870's. Many collectors have conjectured that the “Octagonal Fort” bank takes its inspiration from the renowned battle at Fort Sumter in Charlestown, South

Made by J. M. Harper. Chicago, IL - 1902 - 5 3/4" Tall.

Kenton Hardware Company. Kenton, OH - 1910. This bank was professionally repainted by Mr. Sy Schreckinger, considered by most the finest paint restorer.

J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, CT - 1899. Charles Bailey's inspiration for "Chief Big Moon" may have come from the frog pond adjacent to the Stevens foundry building.

Kyser & Rex Company. Philadelphia - 1880.

Made By Wing Mfg. Chicago - Early 1900's. Provenance: Donal Markey Collection. This wonderful black themed bank has the man dressed as a prisoner from a chain gang. Totally unique and very cool.

J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, CT - 1898. This is a great high action bank depicting a scene from the Spanish-American War of 1898. Place a coin in the slot in front of the ship's mast. Pull the h

Replaced back door. M-#1200 (JY). (Excellent). 7 -1/2" T.

J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, CT - 1916. Lessons in self-reliance are central to the stated mission of the Boy Scouts of America. This type of discipline often involved participation in a wide va

Made by Wing Mfg. Chicago - Early 1900's. Provenance: Donal Markey Collection. This bank portrays a well-dressed country farmer. Markey found this highly unusual pair of figures decades ago.