Initiating in the First Degree - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

Mechanical Novelty Works New Britain, Connecticut - Circa 1895 Place a coin in the boy's hands. Depress the lever, the goat butts the boy forward and the coin is thrown into the frog. This is one of t

a.k.a. Goat, Frog and Old Man Bank. Made by Mechanical Novelty Works. New Britain, Connecticut - Early 1880's. Mechanical Novelty Works produced two different banks based on George Eddy's patent of Se

Mechanical novelty works bank. Set the goat back into locked position and place coin on the tray. Press the lever and the goat springs forward and the coin is deposited into the grogs mouth. (JY). (Ve

John D. Hall invented the first known cast iron mechanical bank in 1869; yellow versions of this bank are considered scarce.5 3/8 x 4 x 3 7/8 inches

The first of six 19th century cast iron mechanical banks in this sale - Cast iron "Chief Big Moon" mechanical bank, J. & E. Stevens, Cromwell, Connecticut, c. late 19th century, red base with yellow e

Lot of three Humpty Dumpty and Spanish Jolly 'N" cast iron mechanical banks. First is a Humpty Dumpty bank by Shepard Hardware Co., with overpaint on his hat and replaced baseplate with sheet metal, o

First we have the Dentist favorite cast iron mechanical bank in good working condition. You can see it has been repainted but it is still a fun piece to treasure. It measures 9" long. Next we have our

Set by pressing the goat back on his haunches. Place a coin on the plate and touch the goat's tail. The goat springs forward and slings the coin into the frog's mouth. Factory chip on side of base. Ve

Lot of four cast-iron project mechanical banks: first, a Trick Dog mechanical bank in good to very good condition missing one screw, with original trap, no damage and works well; second, a Santa with

J. & E. Stevens bank. First place a coin into the slot, then pull back the hammer on the cannon. Push the lever and the cannon will shot down the mast of Spain, causing the coin to fall into the bank.

Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1880's. Made of Cast Iron. First put the lever up, then twist the globe. Place your coin in the slot and press the lever down, the coin w

Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1880's. Made of Cast Iron. First put the lever up, then twist the globe. Place your coin in the slot and press the lever down, the coin w

Lot of two mechanical banks: first is a Teddy and the Bear mechanical bank, all original including trap, working well and in good condition, and second is a New Creedmoor mechanical bank with original

Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1880's. Made of Cast Iron. First put the lever up, then twist the globe. Place your coin in the slot and press the lever down, the coin w

Lot of two mechanical banks: the first is a Punch and Judy mechanical bank, missing the base plate and with pitting on the bottom, but works well and in fair condition, the second is an Artillery mech

First is a medium organ bank by Kyser and Rex in very good condition. The second is a watchdog safe with missing bellows, a broken crank handle, and a broken internal lock mechanism. Fair condition.Co

Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Late 1880's. At first glance, the imagery developed for the Cabin Bank seems innocuous, but looking more closely, one finds that negative r

6" tall Hall's Excelsior First Patented Mechanical Bank 1869

This lot consists of two Uncle Tom banks by Kyser & Rex. The first having lapels and star, a replaced trap and restored red coat. The second having a star with no lapels, a crack in the baseplate and

First is a trick dog by Shepard Hardware. Second is a Creedmoor by J & E Stevens with a repaired figure and missing coin trap.Condition:(Fair - Good).Largest: 10" x 3 - 3/4" x 6 - 1/2".Dimensions:

Head rotates 190 degrees. Missing bottom cover. 7 1/2" high. Base is 3 3/4"

Lot of three mechanical banks: first, an Eagle and Eaglets mechanical bank with replaced eyes, one broken upright, very dirty but working fine and with original trap; second, a Creedmore mechanical ba

Lot of three mechanical banks: first, an Owl Turns Head mechanical bank in fair condition, with replaced eyes and no trap; second, an Artillery mechanical bank with copper flash, original trap and wor

Lot of two mechanical banks: first, a Trick Pony with some overpaint on the platform, original trap and in good condition, and second, an Eagle with Eaglets mechanical bank, missing eyes and needs a g