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Darktown Battery - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

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Darktown Battery - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: 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 pla

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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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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

J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1887.

Condition

Excellent Plus Paint. Original bat repaired.

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Darktown Battery - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

Name: Darktown Battery - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
SKU: 173710352
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,000

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Starting Price $400

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