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Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Patty and the Pig
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge patty and the pig mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Still Bank Boy On Trapeze Book Of Knowledge Mechanical Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Still Bank Boy On Trapeze Book Of Knowledge Mechanical Bank. Underside reads
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and The Pig" Circa 1886
By J. E. Steven s Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mouth of Paddy. Made of cast iron, and measuring 7 3/16" long, "Paddy and the Pig" mechanical bank
Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886
Located in Incline Village, NV
mouth of Paddy. Made of cast iron, and measuring 7 3/16" long, "Paddy and the Pig" mechanical bank
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique mechanical bank bank by J.E Stevens offers polychrome painted cast iron construction and
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch Judy, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
Category

20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge bull dog mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mechanical Bank "Elephant, Man Pops Out" Circa 1884
By Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Elephant, Man Pops Out" cast iron mechanical bank was manufactured in 1884 by the Enterprise
Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873
Located in Incline Village, NV
Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank" Circa 1876
By J. E. Steven s Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank
Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge "Always did 'spise a Mule" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Paddy and the Pig” By J&E Stevens
Located in London, GB
American cast iron mechanical bank “Paddy and the Pig” by J&E Stevens Seated upon the iron base is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Jonah the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jonah and the Whale Bank, patented on July 15th in 1890 by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge "Artillery Bank" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category

Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron bulldog, embossed
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique cast-iron mechanical "Novelty Bank" designer by C. Johnson for J. & E. Stevens, circa 1873
Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage J.E. Stevens Jolly Painted Cast Iron Americana Mechanical Coin Bank
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vinatge painted cast iron mechanical coin bank by J.E. Stevens. Measure: 7" “J. & E. Stevens
Category

Early 20th Century American Classical More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Mechanical Coin Bank with Americana Eagle Umbrella Piggy
Category

Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century cast iron folky iron bank has original over paint as they repainted them as
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank
By J. Chein Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid century tin litho mechanical coin bank in the shape of a circus elephant, mad by J
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Tin

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bank Mechanical Yellow Cabin Mountain Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bank Mechanical Yellow Cabin Mountain Man. Circa Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

Signed Dated 1882 " Jolly Niggro Bank" Original Paintedsurface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.THE MECHANICAL PENNY BANK WORKS.THE ONLY THING MISSING IS THE TIN CAP OFF THE BASE.VERY OFTEN THEY ARE
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

"Organ Bank" with Boy and Girl, Circa 1882, American
By Kyser Rex Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for 40 years. This
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is the very rare (taller) version of "Eiffel Tower" still bank, listed on page 112
Category

Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The subject
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank Fishing Bears , circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a later 1950s, albeit often overlooked and important mechanical bank that is quite rare
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Incline Village, NV
) is one of the later cast iron mechanical banks made in the United States. "Monkey Bank" was
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank depicts President Teddy Roosevelt aiming his rifle at a lion. Roosevelt is well-known for his
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

19th Century Jonah and the Whale Mechanical Bank
Located in London, GB
19th century Jonah and the whale mechanical bank A non-functioning cast iron mechanical bank with
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Drum Mechanical Bank, Probably, German, circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Unusual Pre-War round "Drum Mechanical Bank", whose operation is somewhat different than most banks
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank "Chief Big Moon, " American, circa 1899
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Chief Big Moon" cast iron mechanical bank is one of the few western theme banks in the mechanical
Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

"Chandler s Bank" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for more than
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
By J. E. Steven s Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
(see image). It is one of the earlier mechanical banks made for children to encourage saving, and is
Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

"Bank of Education Economy" Mechanical Bank. American, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Bank of Education & Economy" nickel plated cast iron mechanical bank is one of the more
Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron, Nickel

1950 s Coin Vending Toy Mechanical Bank
Located in Incline Village, NV
Named "Savings Bank" "Coin Vending Machine" this toy would be in the category of a toy mechanical
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Mechanical Bank "Child s Clock Bank", Japan, circa 1950s
By Marusan
Located in Incline Village, NV
to wind it up. Very nice toy and welcome addition to a toy or mechanical bank collection
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder Performing Bear, " circa 1882
By Kyser Rex Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This cast iron mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1882 by the Kyser & Rex Company in
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch Judy, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Moon Rocket Commemorative Mechanical Bank Dated 1962
By Duro Mold and Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This mechanical bank manufactured by "Duro Mold and MFG. Inc." (embossed underneath) was made in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Book of Knowledge Butting Buffalo Cast Iron Mechanical Bank 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Butting Buffalo mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Trick Pony, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge trick pony mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
Category

20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Trick Pony, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge trick pony mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
Category

20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch Judy, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"Penny Pineapple" Mechanical Bank Commemorating Hawaiin Statehood American, 1960
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cast Iron mechanical bank manufactured in Littlestown and Deer Park Pennsylvania. Imswiler and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Spise a mule mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mechanical Bank "Tammany", American, circa 1873
Located in Incline Village, NV
Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Watchdog Safe" mechanical bank was manufactured by the prolific toy coin bank manufacturer J. & E
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"Cigarette Vending" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1920 s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Not much is known about the genesis of this bank, but the graphics indicate that it was probably
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Japanese Tin Space Toy Mechanical Bank, Circa 1950 s Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
Japanese tin mechanical bank features a rocket launcher mounted on the top surface of the body
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Pewter "Trick Drawer" Mechanical Bank, circa 1895, Mosler Collection
Located in Incline Village, NV
drawer out, put a penny in the tray, release and penny drops into bank having "disappeared"
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Mechanical Elephant Cast Iron Bank Collectible Toy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage mechanical hand-painted cast iron elephant coin bank. Mechanical bank in good working order
Category

Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Leap Frog Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Leap Frog mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with boys
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

"Hall s Excelsior" Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1869
By J. E. Steven s Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Hall's Excelsior" mechanical bank (as this is referred to) is recognized as the first example of a
Category

Antique 1860s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Mechanical Bulldog Bank, By J E Stevens, 1890 s, All Original
Located in Petaluma, CA
I am selling off my collection of mechanical banks, and this one was definitely one of my
Category

Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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Mechanical Banks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mechanical banks available for sale. The range of distinct mechanical banks — often made from metal, iron and tin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of mechanical banks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mechanical banks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern mechanical banks are of considerable interest. Mechanical banks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by J. E. Steven's Company, J. E. Stevens Co. and Shepard Hardware Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Mechanical Banks?

Prices for mechanical banks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mechanical banks begin at $135 and can go as high as $13,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,318.

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