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AFRICAN MECHANICAL BANK
AFRICAN MECHANICAL BANK
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19. AFRICAN MECHANICAL BANK | England, Manufacturer Unknown, extremely rare, reportedly one of only two known. Book example featured on page 19 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical Banks." | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 6.5" h. | (Pristine Condition) | $3,000 - $5,000
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AFRICAN MECHANICAL BANK

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$1,500

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The Haley Collection | May 18, 2024

May 18, 2024 10:00 AM EDT|
Vineland, NJ, USA
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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
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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
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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
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$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
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$1,500
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
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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. Ex: Tudor Collection.
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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 &
May 18, 2024ELEPHANT & THREE CLOWNS MECHANICAL BANK
$1,500
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
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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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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. |
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PANORAMA MECHANICAL BANK: 35. PANORAMA MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., phenomenal example in as originally found condition and has never been cleaned, retains a rich patina and features an uncommon authentic color
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EAGLE & EAGLETTS MECHANICAL BANK: 36. EAGLE & EAGLETTS MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., bank has a nice rich surface patina with minimal handling wear at edges as expected, all original and without repaint or repairs. Replacement
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MAGIC MECHANICAL BANK: 37. MAGIC MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., a very nice 100% original bank which will brighten up with a light cleaning, free from typical cracks or any repairs. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne
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PICTURE GALLERY MECHANICAL BANK: 38. PICTURE GALLERY MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co., striking example of a very popular bank, the minor wear to paint is primarily along the green edge which does not distract visually, paint
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ROBOT CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK: 39. ROBOT CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK | Starkie's, England, circa 1910, at this time this is the only cast iron variation in existence compared to the aluminum version, due to the iron's weight it was
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