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Kyser & Rex Boy Stealing Watermelon Mechanical Bank

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BOY STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK: 525. BOY STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex. | 6.5" l. | Replaced trap, otherwise (Exc. Cond.) | $2,000 - $3,000

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BOY STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK: 398. BOY STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK | Circa 1885, Kyser & Rex, Frankford, PA.

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Boys Stealing Watermelons - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by Kyser & Rex Company. Frankford, Pennsylvania - 1880's. Two boys have discovered a watermelon patch in a neighbor's yard. A guard dog is sleeping in his doghouse rather than watching over the c

2023Boys Stealing Watermelons - Cast Iron Mechanical BankSee Sold Price

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Keyser & Rex cast iron boy stealing watermelon m: Keyser & Rex cast iron boy stealing watermelon mechanical bank, 5'' h.

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Boys Stealing Watermelon Bank: Kyser & Rex Company. Philadelphia - 1880's.

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Boys Stealing Watermelon Iron Bank: Kyser & Rex Philadelphia, PA 1890's. Place a coin in the doghouse roof slot. Depress the lever and the dog comes out to frighten the boy as he reaches for his watermelon, the coin drops into the bank.

2020Boys Stealing Watermelon Iron BankSee Sold Price

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BOY STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK: 115. BOY STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK | All Original Condition. | $800 - $1,600

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Boys Stealing Watermelon Mechanical Bank - (Very: Boys Stealing Watermelon Mechanical Bank - (Very Unusual). The tip-end of the lever "pin" snapped off but is still in the bank. Bank is guaranteed old and paint is pretty good for being all original.

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Boys Stealing Watermelon - Salafian Brothers Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by the Salafian Brothers. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Circa 1930's. Made of Cast Iron. Works well.

2023Boys Stealing Watermelon - Salafian Brothers Cast Iron Mechanical BankSee Sold Price

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ORGAN BANK W/ BOY AND GIRL MECHANICAL BANK: 247. ORGAN BANK W/ BOY AND GIRL MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia. | Boy figure replaced, otherwise All Original Condition. | $300 - $600

2019ORGAN BANK W/ BOY AND GIRL MECHANICAL BANKSee Sold Price

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Boy Stealing Watermelon: Kyser & Rex Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Circa 1890 Material: Cast Iron

2017Boy Stealing WatermelonSee Sold Price

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CI Salafian Brothers Boys Stealing Watermelon Mech.: Boys Stealing Watermelon Mech. Bank, CI, Salafian Bros., Rare reproduction mechanical bank, Originally painted to look old, Often mistaken for original mechanical bank, 20 or less were produced

2018CI Salafian Brothers Boys Stealing Watermelon Mech.See Sold Price

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2019Boys Stealing Watermelon Iron BankSee Sold Price

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Boys Stealing Watermellom Mechanicl Bank: By Kyser & Rex, cast iron in worn original polychrome painted finish, marked on back 133, 6 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 5 1/8" high. Condition as above, one boy missing arm, non-working, lacking keeper.

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Organ with Boy and Girl Mechanical Bank: Made by Kyser & Rex circa 1880's. Made of Cast Iron. Repainted Condition.

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Antique Mechanical Cast Iron Organ Bank w Monkey: Cast Iron Kyser & Rex Mechanical Organ Bank with dancing boy and girl. Made in Philadelphia, USA. Hallmarked Pat. June 13, 1882 and Reproduction from Original in Collection of The Book of Knowledge Th

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BOYS STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK: 128. BOYS STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., all original and free from any cracks to fence, very decorated accents on tree look like fall foliage. | Provenance: The John & Adriann

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ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - BOY & GIRL: 143. ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - BOY & GIRL | Kyser & Rex Co., great gold highlights on organ, hand crank causes monkey to lower tray and deposit coin as the two figures spin and an internal bell chimes.

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MIKADO MECHANICAL BANK: 68. MIKADO MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., rare and desirable bank for a seasoned collector, remarkable action which captivates any audience, place coin under the right hat, turn rear crank and wat

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LION AND MONKEY MECHANICAL BANK: 88. LION AND MONKEY MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., double peanut on tree, the bank could benefit from a cleaning to improve its overall appearance, expressive faces on original monkeys. | Provenan

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CHIMPANZEE MECHANICAL BANK: 91. CHIMPANZEE MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., authentic and original first casting of this bank still retains gold finish on the tin pieces as well as the raised casting areas, it has never been c

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MERRY GO ROUND MECHANICAL BANK: 74. MERRY GO ROUND MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., ingenious design and wonderful creativity, this colorful bank displays great imagination, hand cranking rotates the carousel as ticket collector p

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UNCLE REMUS MECHANICAL BANK: 61. UNCLE REMUS MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., a quick action and satirical bank, when chicken's head is pressed the policeman lunges towards the chicken thief who then slams door shut in an attem

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ROOSTER MECHANICAL BANK: 200. ROOSTER MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., colorful painted highlights to base. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 6.5" h. | (Excellent to Pristine Condition) | $800 - $1,200

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ORGAN BANK MINIATURE MECHANICAL BANK: 144. ORGAN BANK MINIATURE MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., smallest of three sizes produced. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 4.5" h. | (Excellent Condition) | $800 - $1,200

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ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - CAT & DOG: 89. ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - CAT & DOG | Kyser & Rex Co., great gold highlights on organ, hand crank causes monkey to lower tray and deposit coin as the two figures spin and an internal bell chimes. |

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Kyser & Rex Boy Stealing Watermelon Mechanical Bank

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Description

American, late 19th century. A Kyser & Rex cast iron bank of a boy stealing a watermelon, marked 133 on back. Push lever on side of dog house, causing dog to slide out while boy's arm moves to steal watermelon, and coin goes into slot; ht. 5, wd. 6.5, dp. 1.25 in.

Condition

Likely repair/repainting to center of fence. Right side of fence fluoresces under blacklight (for blacklight photos please email cleveland@cowans.com). Paint loss, could use a cleaning. Other wear consistent with age and use.

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Kyser & Rex Boy Stealing Watermelon Mechanical Bank

Name: Kyser & Rex Boy Stealing Watermelon Mechanical Bank
Brand: Kyser & Rex
SKU: 58969332
Price: 1300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $1,700

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Starting Price $750

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