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J. & E. Stevens "Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Mechanical Bank

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Always Did 'Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank: J.E. Stevens Always Did 'Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank. Don't beat a mule or you will get the hooves and knocked down! Hold a coin the the chair, push the bottom, and the mule performs a spinning kick

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STEVENS ALWAYS SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens circa 1879. Mechanical cast iron painted bank 'Always did 'spise a mule' , jockey on bench. Put a coin underneath the boy’s bench and depress the button on the ground underneaththe m

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I Always Did Spise a Mule - Jockey Version - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1880's.

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I Always Did Spise a Mule - Bench Version - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1890's.

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J. & E. STEVENS Co. 'SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK: "ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE," pat'd 1879, showing a figure on a bench before a mule h. 5-3/4 w. 10 d. 3 in. Provenance: Descended through a Cortlandt Manor, NY family

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J&E STEVENS SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK: All original with nice paint. Man on bench version. Mechanics work. Still has trap. No breaks or repairs. 10" Excellent

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1879 J & E Stevens Always Did Spies a Mule Mechanical Bank: 1879 J & E Stevens Always Did Spies a Mule Mechanical Bank - cast iron, 11" L, working.

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SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK: 1293. SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. | 9.5" l. | Other than some wear from use, the bank is in all original (Pristine Condition) | $1,500 - $2,500

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SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY: 1086. SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY | J&E Stevens Co. | 10" l. | Jockey is lacquered, otherwise in (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $400 - $800

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'SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK YELLOW BASE.: Made by J & E Stevens. Post under the mules front legs has been repaired.Condition:(Good - Very Good).Dimensions:9 - 1/2" x 2 - 1/2" x 6 - 1/2".

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SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY: 1177. SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY | J&E Stevens Co. | 10" l. | Peen crack to one side of mans body, missing brim from his hat, paint in otherwise (Excellent Condition) | $300 - $600

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SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY: 342. SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK - JOCKEY | J&E Stevens Co. | 10" l. | Repainted with replaced trap. | $300 - $600

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SPISE A MULE JOCKEY OVER MECHANICAL BANK: 363. SPISE A MULE JOCKEY OVER MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. Provenance: Jack White Bank Collection. | 10" l. | (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $500 - $750

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J. & E. Stevens "Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Mechanical Bank

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Description

J. & E. Stevens
(Connecticut, est. 1843)
"Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Mechanical Bank

late 19th century
painted cast iron
impressed "Always Did 'Spice A Mule"
6 x 10 x 3 inches

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J. & E. Stevens "Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Mechanical Bank

Name: J. & E. Stevens \"Always Did 'Spise A Mule\" Mechanical Bank
SKU: 130191142
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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