Lot 0485

A cast iron mechanical money bank, John

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Cast Iron Mechanical Money Bank, The one That Got Away,20th c: Approximate size:6.5x7x4in Shipping: We offer in-house shipping services for most small items. This means that we will take care of packing and shipping the items directly to you. For larger or specia

2024Cast Iron Mechanical Money Bank, The one That Got Away,20th cSee Sold Price

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Cast Iron Mechanical Dentist Money Bank: Group of two vintage cast iron money banks, both designed as a dentist treating his patient, both the dentists and patients are movable, one with green slot and the other with dark red slot. 9.3inch L

2022Cast Iron Mechanical Dentist Money BankSee Sold Price

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Vintage Birdie Putt Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Money Bank: Bank is 8”x6.5” some discoloration and missing flag.

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Cast Iron Bulldog Mechanical Dog Coin Bank John Harper 1915: 7" Tall 6" Wide Great reproduction folk art cast iron mechanical coin bank. This piece was made to look just like an antique, but is actually new. By pressin the lever on the back the arm will lift an

2022Cast Iron Bulldog Mechanical Dog Coin Bank John Harper 1915See Sold Price

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2022Cast Iron Bulldog Mechanical Dog Coin Bank John Harper 1915See Sold Price

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LITTLE JOE BANK CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK: Antique cast iron mechanical "Little Joe" bank by John Harper & Co. England. Original paint and condition. Working. Dimensions: 5" x 5" x 5 - 1/2 inches.

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LITTLE JOE MECHANICAL BANK: 1238. LITTLE JOE MECHANICAL BANK | Cast iron, John Harper & Co., Ltd., England. | 5.5" h. | (Very Good Condition) | $300 - $600

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Lot of 3 Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: Two John Harper Co. cast iron mechanical banks and one unmarked Smilin-Sam From Alabama bank. All three are in good working condition with some paint blemishes and are 6" to 6 1/2" tall. Please review

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STEVENS MULE IN BARN CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK: Working bank in original old paint, 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches high.

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DINAH SHORT SLEEVE CAST-IRON MECHANICAL BANK: DINAH SHORT SLEEVE CAST-IRON MECHANICAL BANK, stamped on reverse "DINAH / Rd No 587235", marked "MADE IN ENGLAND" to underside of base. Working condition with original paint. John

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Jolly Man with High Hat - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by John Harper Ltd. Willenhall, England - 1910's. A classic coin-swallowing bank.

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Little Joe - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by John Harper Ltd. Willenhall, England - 1931. A classic coin-swallowing bank.

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Dinah, Short Sleeve Version - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by John Harper Ltd. Willenhall, England - 1910. This is a classic coin swallowing bank.

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1975 John Wright Cast Iron Tennis Bank: A vintage 1975 John Wright cast iron mechanical coin bank of Billie Jean King vs Bobby Riggs Battle of the sexes (1973). Working condition

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Cast Iron Dinah Black Americana Mechanical Bank: John Harper Ltd. cast iron Dinah black americana mechanical bank. This is the short sleeve version. The bank has paint loss and wear from play and age. The bottom is marked "Made in England". Measures

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JOHN HARPER & CO. JOLLY MECHANICAL BANK: PAINTED CAST IRON. MRKD. ON TRAP ON BOTTOM. 5 1/4" H. Terms: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING. THIS SALE IS ONLINE AND IN-PERSON. PREVIEW WILL BE THURSDAY JANUARY 25TH FROM 9:00 AM TILL 4:00 PM AN

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Item Details

Description

A cast iron mechanical money bank, John Harper & Co, circa 1900, modelled as black man with red jacket, stamped Made in England to base, 17cm high

Condition

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A cast iron mechanical money bank, John

Name: A cast iron mechanical money bank, John
Brand: John Harper & Co., Ltd.
SKU: 152856488
Price: 80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £50 - £80

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Starting Price £30

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