"Jonah and the Whale" Mechanical Bank

3 BOK Mech. Banks, CI: Jonah and the Whale; Teddy and the Bear; Butting Buffalo

32. UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK W/ BOX | Shepard Hardware Co., he is certainly one of the most popular mechanical banks and has a very wide appeal, a standing Uncle Same drops the coin deposit from his

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.

Designed by Charles Bailey. Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Early 1900's. The magician has ascended the stairs and waits patiently at his podium to make your pennies disappear

Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1905. The Calamity Bank portrays collegiate football as it was played at the beginning of the 20th century. In this particular example, w

Made by Hubley Mfg. Company. Lancaster, Pa. - Ca. 1906 - 21 3/4" Tall. The Ferris Wheel Bank was made at a later date (circa 1930's) taking a Hubley Ferris Wheel clockwork toy and marrying it to a bas

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

8. EAGLE & EAGLETS MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., extraordinary colors and highlights on base, other than some light wear at the inside of the nest from coin deposits the bank looks unused. | The