CHINAMAN IN ROWBOAT MECHANICAL BANK

Charles A. Bailey designer and maker, circa 1880's, very rare lead example, a literal visual satire, as the theme demonstrated the disapproval of Chinese entering the U.S. by Americans concerned with

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

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

Made by J & E Stevens & Co. Stunning example with 98% bright paint.Condition:(Near Mint).Dimensions:8 - 1/2" x 3" x 4 - 1/2".

Shephard Hardware Co., New York , cast iron, patented 1886 Very popular example, solid paint condition, nice detail to facial expression, red highlights are strong overall, base plate well embossed an

J. E. Stevens Girl Skipping Rope Cast Iron Mechanical Bank. Nice, no apologies bank in all original condition with no repairs. This bank is all honest play wear and spins a solid 12 times. Condition:

Shepard Hardware Buffalo, NY - 1880's. There are three windows on the front of the bank and a green dial, which rotates the images into those windows. In the window on the left appear the 26 letters o

Made in Germany. Tin bank with lead figure. A coin is dropped into the slot which causes the weightlifter to lift the weight. One of few known examples. Book example "Mechanical Banks", by Dan Morphy

J. & E. Stevens Cromwell, CT - 1880. This is an excellent and bright example of the rare White Owl (Snowy Owl) version. Excellent Plus Condition.

Kyser and Rex. Philadelphia, PA. Circa 1880. When the hen is depressed, the policeman springs from his hiding place. Wonderful condition with original unrepaired fence. 100% original with key locking

When the handle is turned, bells chime, the figures revolve and the attendant raises his stick and gathers any coins deposited on the stand. Repaint to figures and canopy. (Very Good). CORRECTION: Fin

Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1890's. From the collection of Robert Weiss. Without a doubt, the Pug Frog bank is one of the most animated toy banks ever invented.

Kyser & Rex Mfg., Philadelphia PA, cast iron, circa 1885 Very colorful example, an amusing depiction of boys being boys and a watch dog doing its job by peering out of house to stop the incident, well

By J. & E. Stevens Company, Cromwell, Ct. - Circa 1901. Professionally Restored. This example depicts two Yale players tackling the Harvard fullback. The bank has been professionally restored.

1085. JUDD STANDING GIANT MECHANICAL BANK | Circa 1880-1890, very scarce bank. | 8" h. | Lever & tongue replaced, otherwise (Excellent Condition) | $5,000 - $10,000

J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Ct. - 1900's. Wearing only nominal protective gear, many players sustained serious injuries. President Teddy Roosevelt viewed this situation as very dangerous. He pl

6. PROFESSOR PUG FROG MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., interesting action bank with a lot of movement, quite clever design. | Tongue possibly replaced as the peen at her head and the tongue reflect

J. & E. Stevens Co., Philadelphia, Patented 1904, cast iron and hand painted in red sleeve ball carrier version, certainly one of the most popular banks and always a surprise to see how they survived

Made by Ives, Blakeslee & Williams Co. Bridgeport, Connecticut - Circa 1878. This is one of the funniest toy banks ever created. It uses a strong brass clockwork mechanism to effectuate the comical ac

1053. ORGAN GRINDER & PERFORMING BEAR MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex, circa 1882, multicolored paint details on one of the more fascinating clockwork action banks, when wound and activated the bear act

259. TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co., difficult bank to find with all authentic parts, strong condition grade for this piece. Provenance: Jack White Bank Collection. | 9" l. | All origin

Shephard Hardware Co., New York , cast iron, patented 1882 Large clown bust with multi-color outfit and bright red hat, familiar lever at back causes hand to mouth coin deposit as eyes roll back, a ve

German tin mechanical Bank The World's Banker. A very scarce bank depicting John Bull taking the World into his hands. Press down on his hat and the globe spins and deposits the coin into John Bull's

Unknown Manufacturer, Patent Issued to Samuel Clark, Brooklyn, New York 1877, place coin in front of the target, load the cannon with a ball-bearing, pull the trigger, the coin is struck and falls int

1498. DENTIST MECHANICAL BANK | Dentist figure repainted and has repair at foot/lever, chair and patients pants are repainted.