THE MIKADO MECHANICAL BANK

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13. THE MIKADO MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., circa 1886, blue table version, very rare example of which only a handful or two examples are known, remarkable action, coin deposited involves placing it under right hat, turning rear crank and watching, the man raises and lowers the cones as the coin appears to disappear and reappear under left cone, then it disappears into the bank. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | 5" l. | Left side panel is professional replacement, left arm and cones are overpainted, still grades as (Excellent Condition) | $25,000 - $40,000

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Left side panel is professional replacement, left arm and cones are overpainted, still grades as (Excellent Condition)

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THE MIKADO MECHANICAL BANK

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Estimate $25,000-$40,000Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Cast Iron | September 2026

Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Vineland, NJ, United States

SPRINGING CAT MECHANICAL BANK: 14. SPRINGING CAT MECHANICAL BANK | Mfg. by Charles A. Bailey, circa 1882, as it is made of a pliable lead these hand painted banks can easily be damaged and are quite rare, to operate place coin in

Sep 25, 2026SPRINGING CAT MECHANICAL BANK

$3,500

MILKING COW MECHANICAL BANK: 15. MILKING COW MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. Scarcer thin base version. One of the desirable pedestal series banks with a lot of moving parts, entertaining action depicts a man who is kicked

Sep 25, 2026MILKING COW MECHANICAL BANK

$2,500

INITIATING 1ST DEGREE MECHANICAL BANK: 16. INITIATING 1ST DEGREE MECHANICAL BANK | Mechanical Novelty Works, multi-action bank with extensive casting details, placing a coin on tray between boys hands and pressing lever causes goat to

Sep 25, 2026INITIATING 1ST DEGREE MECHANICAL BANK

$3,000

DENTIST MECHANICAL BANK: 17. DENTIST MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | CULTURAL DISCLAIMER: Certain antique and vintage items in this sale include imagery or themes that reflect

Sep 25, 2026DENTIST MECHANICAL BANK

$1,200

MAMMY & CHILD MECHANICAL BANK: 18. MAMMY & CHILD MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Mfg. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | CULTURAL DISCLAIMER: Certain antique and vintage items in this sale include imagery or themes that

Sep 25, 2026MAMMY & CHILD MECHANICAL BANK

$2,500

ACROBAT MECHANICAL BANK: 19. ACROBAT MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. Attractive and creative in design, exciting spring loaded action of a flipping acrobat to deposit coin. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. |

Sep 25, 2026ACROBAT MECHANICAL BANK

$2,000

PELICAN MECHANICAL BANK - MAMMY: 20. PELICAN MECHANICAL BANK - MAMMY | J&E Stevens Co. and Trenton Hardware Co. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | 8" h. | Original Mammy figure and paint finish throughout, (Pristine

Sep 25, 2026PELICAN MECHANICAL BANK - MAMMY

$1,000

CAT AND MOUSE MECHANICAL BANK: 21. CAT AND MOUSE MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | 11.5" h. | Nice color, baseplate is the typical replacement piece otherwise all original paint in

Sep 25, 2026CAT AND MOUSE MECHANICAL BANK

$600

TABBY BANK MECHANICAL BANK: 22. TABBY BANK MECHANICAL BANK | Maker unconfirmed, circa 1886, blue base version with grey cat, this bank seldom tuns up in 100% authentic condition, a great addition to any collection! Provenance:

Sep 25, 2026TABBY BANK MECHANICAL BANK

$400

CONFECTIONARY MECHANICAL BANK: 23. CONFECTIONARY MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., pressing lever for coin deposit allows the sales woman to turn around to an opening door and return with candy block on tray, the rear trap door is

Sep 25, 2026CONFECTIONARY MECHANICAL BANK

$3,500

HUBLEY SANTA STILL BANK: 1. HUBLEY SANTA STILL BANK | Hubley Mfg., Lancaster, PA. This bank hardly shows any handling wear or evidence of use, a finer example would be near impossible to find! Provenance: The Robert Booth

Sep 25, 2026HUBLEY SANTA STILL BANK

$600

SANTA AT CHIMNEY MECHANICAL BANK: 2. SANTA AT CHIMNEY MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co., this is a bank collector favorite and has a wide appeal for the Christmas collectors as well. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection.

Sep 25, 2026SANTA AT CHIMNEY MECHANICAL BANK

$500

KILGORE FROG MECHANICAL BANK: 3. KILGORE FROG MECHANICAL BANK | Kilgore Manufacturing Co., Westerville OH. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | 3.5" l. | Amazingly free from any typical jaw cracks, trap is missing the

Sep 25, 2026KILGORE FROG MECHANICAL BANK

$600

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BUTTING RAM - MAN THUMBS UP MECHANICAL BANK: 4. BUTTING RAM - MAN THUMBS UP MECHANICAL BANK | Wagner and Zwiebel Mfg. of Wisconsin. This is the only bank the company produced and is very desirable, hard to find all original condition,

Sep 25, 2026BUTTING RAM - MAN THUMBS UP MECHANICAL BANK

$2,500

BILLY GOAT MECHANICAL BANK: 5. BILLY GOAT MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., very desirable piece which few original examples are known to exist. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | 5.5" l. | Authentic goat,

Sep 25, 2026BILLY GOAT MECHANICAL BANK

$500

MEMORIAL BELL MONEY BANK: 6. MEMORIAL BELL MONEY BANK | Enterprise Mfg. Co., Philadelphia PA. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | 6.5" h. | Strong colors throughout the bank, screw-on eagle finial is the typical

Sep 25, 2026MEMORIAL BELL MONEY BANK

$600

HOLD THE FORT MECHANICAL BANK: 7. HOLD THE FORT MECHANICAL BANK | Manufacturer is unknown, designed by Samuel Clark, exciting action as coin is placed on target and cannon literally shoots a cannonball to make deposit. Provenance:

Sep 25, 2026HOLD THE FORT MECHANICAL BANK

$1,500

US SPAIN MECHANICAL BANK: 8. US SPAIN MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., popular bank with original mast and complete original paint, a certain favorite amongst collectors. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | 8.5"

Sep 25, 2026US SPAIN MECHANICAL BANK

$3,000

HEN ON NEST MECHANICAL BANK: 9. HEN ON NEST MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., attractive white hen version, nice colors and thick paint. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | 10" l. | Lever is a professionally matched

Sep 25, 2026HEN ON NEST MECHANICAL BANK

$1,500

RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK: 10. RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., scarce bank with a great deposit action when activated. Provenance: The Robert Booth Jr. Collection. | 8.5" l. | Free from repaints or

Sep 25, 2026RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK

$1,200

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CONFECTIONARY MECHANICAL BANK: 23. CONFECTIONARY MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., pressing lever for coin deposit allows the sales woman to turn around to an opening door and return with candy block on tray, the rear trap door is

Sep 25, 2026CONFECTIONARY MECHANICAL BANK

$3,500

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