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INITIATING FIRST DEGREE MECHANICAL BANK
INITIATING FIRST DEGREE MECHANICAL BANK
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42. INITIATING FIRST DEGREE MECHANICAL BANK | Mechanical Novelty Works, far above average paint grade for this desirable bank, yellow shirt version, this bank often suffers from cracks and repairs due to the forceful movements, this is a 100% original offering. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 10.5" l. | Original patina finish, never been cleaned as found in England, (Excellent Condition) | $10,000 - $15,000
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Original patina finish, never been cleaned as found in England, (Excellent Condition)
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INITIATING FIRST DEGREE MECHANICAL BANK

Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
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The Haley Collection | May 18, 2024

May 18, 2024 10:00 AM EDT|
Vineland, NJ, USA
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BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK: 44. BOXED JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK | Attributed to Sydenham & McOustra Walsall, England, straight lettering on rear of bank, includes very rare original cardboard box of which not many are known. |
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BOXED BAD ACCIDENT MECHANICAL BANK: 45. BOXED BAD ACCIDENT MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., desirable reverse lettering variation with "BAD ACCIDENT" along base in proper orientation for user, strong floral highlights at base, the
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TOMMY MECHANICAL BANK: 46. TOMMY MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, circa 1914, this is believed to be the best all original example in existence. Book example featured on page 112 of Dan Morphy's "Official
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JOHN BULL MECHANICAL BANK: 47. JOHN BULL MECHANICAL BANK | Sydenham & McOustra, England, circa 1909, this is believed to be the best all original example in existence, free from any overpaint or repairs as are often found on
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GRENADIER MECHANICAL BANK: 48. GRENADIER MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, this is believed to be the best all original example in existence for very desirable shooting theme bank. Book example featured on page 112
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CHIEF BIG MOON MECHANICAL BANK: 49. CHIEF BIG MOON MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., a favorite amongst collectors for the incredibly detailed casting, this bank has just the right amount of edge wear and aging for 100 years of
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JONAH & WHALE ON PEDESTAL MECHANICAL BANK: 50. JONAH & WHALE ON PEDESTAL MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., extremely rare and a prized addition for even the most advanced collectors, this is an all original and completely authentic example
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ATLAS BANK MECHANICAL BANK: 57. ATLAS BANK MECHANICAL BANK | Rare bank of which the manufacturer is unknown, circa 1890s, a clean and bright offering with spectacular paper on globe, some non offensive light wear to edge of
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AFGHANISTAN MECHANICAL BANK: 58. AFGHANISTAN MECHANICAL BANK | Mechanical Novelty Works, the Bear represents Russia and the Lion represents Britain, when activated both animals pivot toward the gate to the city of Herat in
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TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK: 59. TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., deposit involves a coin which drops into the pocket of suggested crooked politician, Boss Tweed of Tammany Society in NY. | Provenance: The John &
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BISMARK PIG MECHANICAL BANK: 60. BISMARK PIG MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., influenced by Germany and the European "Pork War" to ban importation of pork from the USA, depicts a lead figure of German chancellor Otto von
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