Lot 2301

Lot of 3 Cast Iron Mechanical Banks

John Harper & Co., Ltd. Sale History

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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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Two Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: Two Cast Iron Mechanical Banks Late 19th/Early 20th Century comprising a Shepard Hardware Co. 'Punch and Judy' bank and J. and E. Stevens 'Paddy and His Pig' bank.each marked with patent information t

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Cat & Mouse - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Ca. 1891. Made of Cast Iron. The design for the Cat & Mouse Bank is based on a Victorian mantle clock form. For certainly, the bank's imagery d

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TWO CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKS Late 19th/Early 20th Century: TWO CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKSLate 19th/Early 20th Century1) "Teddy and the Bear". Height 7.5”. Width 10”.2) "Kicking Mule and Dog". Height 5.25”. Width 8.5”.

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Two Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: Includes: Tabby Bank & Toad on Stump. Made of Cast Iron. Work well.

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Cast iron mechanical bank, Trick Pony: Cast iron mechanical bank, Trick Pony. . Title: 2 cast iron mechanical banks. Size: 8 x 8 x 2.75 in.

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Two Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: Includes: Tammany & Owl Turns Head. Made of Cast Iron. Work well.

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Three Jolly Man - Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: Classic coin swallowing action. Made of Cast Iron. Work well.

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Six Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: Six Cast Iron Mechanical Banks including two contemporary clown banks, an Uncle Sam and magician bank, and a 'Butting Buffalo' and 'Tammany Hall' bank with later paint.Height of largest 10 3/4 inches.

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LOT OF 2: CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKS.: First is a trick dog by Shepard Hardware. Second is a Creedmoor by J & E Stevens with a repaired figure and missing coin trap.Condition:(Fair - Good).Largest: 10" x 3 - 3/4" x 6 - 1/2".Dimensions:

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Trick Pony - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, NY - 1890's. Made of Cast Iron. The Trick Pony Bank is one of the most visually appealing toy banks ever created. It was a popular mainstay from Shepard's "Excelsior

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Two Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: Includes: Novelty & Hall's Excelsior Mechanical Banks. Made of Cast Iron. Work well.

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2 Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: 9 inch kicking mule at barn stall, good paint, working when lever is depressed he kicks a coin , and Teddy Roosevelt shooting bear, made by Stevens Company, working * both need cleaning

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TWO CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKS Late 19th Century: TWO CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKSLate 19th Century1) "Hall’s Excelsior" in brown paint. Replaced figure. Height 5.25”.2) Dog on Turntable in copper-colored paint. Height 4.75”

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Two Cast Iron/Mechanical Banks, Creedmoor 1877: Two cast iron/mechanical banks, Creedmoor bank dated 1877, trick dog needs repair, 7" x 10". Provenance: Waltham, Massachusetts collection.

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LOT OF 2: CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKS.: First is a medium organ bank by Kyser and Rex in very good condition. The second is a watchdog safe with missing bellows, a broken crank handle, and a broken internal lock mechanism. Fair condition.Co

2023LOT OF 2: CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKS.See Sold Price

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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 all photographs.

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Lot of 3 Cast Iron Mechanical Banks

Name: Lot of 3 Cast Iron Mechanical Banks
Brand: John Harper & Co., Ltd.
SKU: 169362264
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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Starting Price $100

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