Cast Iron Mechanical "Magican" Bank,

Book of Knowledge series, 7.75".

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

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.

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

By the Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, New York - Circa 1890's. With his white eggshell face paint and his vivid costume of primary colors, Humpty Dumpty is definitely one of the greatest coin-swal

Made by J. & E. Stevens Co. Made of Cast Iron. This is a scarce bank. This bank has been professionally restored (figure inside is original paint). It looks absolutely stunning.

Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Ca. 1878.

J. & E. Stevens Company Cromwell, Connecticut, circa 1886 Inscribed: Ã’PROFESSOR PUG FROGS / GREAT BICYCLE FEAT" This bank, designed by Charles A. Bailey (1848-1926) for J. & E. Stevens Company, op

Shepard Hardware Co., New York, circa 1884

Made by Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, New York - Circa 1888. This colorful and dynamic bank quickly became one of the most popular offerings from Shepard Hardware's Excelsior Series of toy banks.

By Kyser & Rex Company. Philadelphia, Pa. - Ca. 1880's. Remus has snuck himself into a farmer's chicken coop, hoping to snatch a tasty bird for his dinner. Aware of his dastardly exploit, the constabl

Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, New York - Pat.'d 1887. In the Mason Bank, racism and visual racial slurring is right under our nose. The bricklayer, with his bulging muscles and bushy mustache, is

Place a coin in the horizontal position in the bull's eye of the target. Cock the cannon by pulling back on the wire lever and turn the lever. Downward to lock. When ready to fire, move lever into the

By the Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, New York - Circa Late 1880's. This vividly hued caricature of a postbellum carpetbagger represents Shepard's creativity to perfection. Three distinct movement

Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1890's. Made of Cast Iron. A classic coin swallowing bank. Works well.

Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Late 1880's. The sporting theme, vivid color and dynamic action make the Darktown Battery one of the great favorites of collectors. Pennies pla

Clown on Globe Cast Iron Mechanical Bank with tan base. JE Stevens. Most original paint intact. 10 1/2 inches tall

John Harper, English, Circa 1930 An extremely hard bank to find. A classic coin swallower where he raises his hand and tips his hat forward as your coin is deposited.

Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1911. The Lion Hunter bank references the chronological period immediately following Teddy Roosevelt's Presidency. When he left office in 1