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Darktown Battery - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

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Darktown Battery - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1887.

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Dark Town Battery Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: By J. & E. Stevens in original polychrome painted finish, w2orking, 2 3/4 x 9 7/8 x 7 1/4" high. Condition paint circa 85%, arms of batter replaced, otherwise fine.

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Darktown Battery Mechanical Bank: Cast iron mechanical bank, "Darktown Battery" on front, makers mark underneath, reproduction, originally by J&E Stevens, late 19th century. Provenance: Single owner collection, suburban Philadelphia e

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J&E STEVEN DARKTOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANK: Original J&E Stevens cast iron Darktown Battery Baseball Mechanical Bank. No cracks or repairs. Has touch up that can be seen under black light/ Worked when tested. A classic bank that displays well.

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1888 J & E Stevens Dark Town Battery Mechanical Bank - More Photos Added: 1888 J & E Stevens Dark Town Battery Mechanical Bank - cast iron, 9 3/4" L, lacking trap, working.

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19TH C. CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, DARK TOWN BATTERY.: Painted iron mechanical bank, baseball players, stamped on bottom “Patd. Feb 2 1815”. 7”H x 10”W.

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Vintage Cast Iron Hometown Battery Mechanical Bank: Vintage Cast Iron Hometown Battery Mechanical Bank, 9in by 6.5in

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Book of Knowledge cast iron mechanical bank: Book of Knowledge cast iron mechanical bank reproduction of "Home Town Battery", 6.5"h.

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Two Reproduction Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: Two cast iron reproduction mechanical banks: "Stump Speaker" [10" H x 5" W x 4" D] and "Home Town Battery" [6 1/2" H x 9" W x 2 1/2" D]. Both in working condition.

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Jolly Man with Straw Hat - RARE - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1890's. Made of Cast Iron. A classic coin swallowing bank. Works well.

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Lion Hunter - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: 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

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Initiating Bank, Second Degree - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: a.k.a. Goat, Frog and Old Man Bank. Made by Mechanical Novelty Works. New Britain, Connecticut - Early 1880's. Mechanical Novelty Works produced two different banks based on George Eddy's patent of Se

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ANTIQUE STUMP SPEAKER CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK: ANTIQUE STUMP SPEAKER CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK

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STEVENS DARKTOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANK: Wonderful original JE Stevens Darktown Battery Mechanical Bank. Great example with early Baseball Players. Bank has very nice paint. All the auctions work well/ No breaks or repairs. Still has round t

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A J. and E. Stevens 'Boy Scout Camp' Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: A J. and E. Stevens 'Boy Scout Camp' Cast Iron Mechanical Bank American, Late 19th Century Height 8 x length 9 1/2 x width 3 1/2 inches.

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Magician - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1890's. This is an iconic mechanical bank from the late Victorian Era

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Darktown Battery - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

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Description

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 placed in the pitcher's right hand are tossed to the catcher. Simultaneously, the batter attempts to swing but strikes out. This is a superior example of the bank.

Condition

Excellent Condition.

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Darktown Battery - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

Name: Darktown Battery - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
SKU: 160482468
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $900

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Starting Price $350

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