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RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK
RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK
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14. RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., another satirical bank depicting a relaxed Chinaman holding a suspicious set of ace playing cards. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 9" l. | Some minor chipping to figure, bank has never been cleaned, overall (Pristine Condition) | $7,000 - $10,000
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Some minor chipping to figure, bank has never been cleaned, overall (Pristine Condition)
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RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000
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$3,500

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The Haley Collection | May 18, 2024

May 18, 2024 10:00 AM EDT|
Vineland, NJ, USA
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May 18, 2024MAMMY & CHILD MECHANICAL BANK
$3,000
JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK: 16. JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co.. in a period wooden box. Book example featured on page 145 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical Banks." | Provenance: The John &
May 18, 2024JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK
$1,500
JOLLY MAN HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK: 17. JOLLY MAN HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, circa 1890-1900, scarce and desirable variation to the Jolly banks. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 8.5" h.
May 18, 2024JOLLY MAN HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK
$600
UNCLE TOM W/ STAR MECHANICAL BANK: 18. UNCLE TOM W/ STAR MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co. Book example featured on page 253 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical Banks." Ex: Seamans Collection. | Provenance: The John &
May 18, 2024UNCLE TOM W/ STAR MECHANICAL BANK
$1,000
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SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK: 20. SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, scarcer variation of the always popular Spise a mule banks. Book example featured on page 130 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price
May 18, 2024SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK
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HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK: 21. HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, scarcer English variation to the Shepard and Hubley trick dog theme banks, this is believed to be the nicest example in existence with almost
May 18, 2024HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK
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SPEAKING DOG ENGLISH MECHANICAL BANK: 22. SPEAKING DOG ENGLISH MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, circa 1902, scarcer English variation to the Shepard and Hubley banks. Book example featured on page 235 of Dan Morphy's
May 18, 2024SPEAKING DOG ENGLISH MECHANICAL BANK
$1,500
TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK: 23. TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co., outstanding paint is vibrant and rich with scant traces of edgewear. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 9" l. | Minor wear at
May 18, 2024TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK
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BOXED MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK: 24. BOXED MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., a superior offering with very rare original wooden box, one of the finest examples known with bright paint which has never been
May 18, 2024BOXED MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK
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MULE ENTERING BARN WOOD PATTERN: 25. MULE ENTERING BARN WOOD PATTERN | This is believed to be the only surviving wood pattern for this bank. Book example featured on page 294 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical
May 18, 2024MULE ENTERING BARN WOOD PATTERN
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GERMANIA EXCHANGE MECHANICAL BANK: 26. GERMANIA EXCHANGE MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., Great color and thick paint, this is a remarkable example and without question is one of the nicest examples we've seen, there is some light
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ELEPHANT & THREE CLOWNS MECHANICAL BANK: 27. ELEPHANT & THREE CLOWNS MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., the harder to find white elephant version of this desirable circus theme bank, offered in above average paint. | Provenance: The John &
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HEN ON NEST MECHANICAL BANK: 28. HEN ON NEST MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., rich color and thick paint, a better example would be hard to come by. Book example featured on page 121 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to
May 18, 2024HEN ON NEST MECHANICAL BANK
$5,000
ELEPHANT LOCKED HOWDAH MECHANICAL BANK: 29. ELEPHANT LOCKED HOWDAH MECHANICAL BANK | Gurney Refrigerator Company, Fond du Lac, WI, this is an authentic first casting of this scarce bank which is very seldom available for sale, a chance to
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ROLLER SKATING MECHANICAL BANK: 30. ROLLER SKATING MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., a sought after bank which commands attention on the shelf, the coin is placed on roof and pressing lever allows skaters to glide around to rear
May 18, 2024ROLLER SKATING MECHANICAL BANK
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RABBIT IN CABBAGE MECHANICAL BANK: 31. RABBIT IN CABBAGE MECHANICAL BANK | Kilgore Manufacturing Co., not often sold with the original cardboard box. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 4.5" l. | Box is missing one
May 18, 2024RABBIT IN CABBAGE MECHANICAL BANK
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OWL SLOT IN BOOK MECHANICAL BANK: 32. OWL SLOT IN BOOK MECHANICAL BANK | Kilgore Manufacturing Co. Also referred to as the "Blinky Bank," this is an absolutely striking example which looks practically brand new. | Provenance: The
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FROG ON ROCK MECHANICAL BANK: 33. FROG ON ROCK MECHANICAL BANK | Kilgore Manufacturing Co., this piece has a hairline crack at the jaw line which is typically found on this bank and does not detract whatsoever from its
May 18, 2024FROG ON ROCK MECHANICAL BANK
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TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK: 34. TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., bright and attractive paint with authentic leg, this is a strong offering for this bank. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 9" l. |
May 18, 2024TWO FROGS MECHANICAL BANK
$2,000

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