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Organ Grinder and Performing Bear Mechanical Bank

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Organ Grinder & Performing Bear Iron Bank: Kyser & Rex. Philadelphia - 1882. One of only two mechanical banks with windup mechanisms. This bank is pretty, desirable and charming and works very well. Place a coin in the organ and activate the l

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Organ Grinder & Performing Bear Iron Bank: Kyser & Rex Company. Philadelphia - 1890 - 7" Long. This is a colorful and scarce bank made by Kyser and Rex. It is one of only two clockwork banks ever produced. Place a coin atop the organ, wind the

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INDIAN SHOOTING BEAR MECHANICAL BANK: 361. INDIAN SHOOTING BEAR MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co., white bear version. Provenance: Jack White Bank Collection. | 10" l. | A hairline crack at edge of base is so minor most collectors would

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INDIAN SHOOTING BEAR MECHANICAL BANK: 483. INDIAN SHOOTING BEAR MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. | 10.5" l. | Feathers are replaced, otherwise all original in (Exc. Cond.) | $2,000 - $3,000

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Indian & Brown Bear - Mechanical Bank: J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, CT - 1890's.

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A J. & E. Stevens Indian and the Bear Mechanical Bank: A J. & E. Stevens Indian and the Bear Mechanical Bank in original paint height 7 1/2, length 10 1/2 inches

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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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MEDIUM ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK: 1228. MEDIUM ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co. | (Excellent Condition) | $1,000 - $1,500

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Indian Shooting Bear Mechanical Bank: Cast iron mechanical bank, Indian shooting bear, 10 inches long. Made by JE Stevens Co. Head moves, coin is shot into bears belly. Working

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TEDDY AND THE BEAR MECHANICAL BANK.: Made by J & E Stevens. Teddy's head has been replaced/re-painted. Trap has been replaced.Condition:(Very Good).Dimensions:10" x 3" x 7".

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ANTIQUE JE STEVENS TEDDY & THE BEAR MECHANICAL BANK.: In original paint, 9”H (bear in up-right position) x 10”W x 2.5”D.

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Indian Shooting Bear Mechanical Bank: Cast iron, made by J.E. Stevens Co., fair to good condition with original paint, 10.5"

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ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - DOG & CAT: 80. ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - DOG & CAT | Replaced trap, otherwise All Original Condition. | $250 - $500

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ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - CAT & DOG: 454. ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - CAT & DOG | Kyser & Rex. | 7.5" h. | Replaced trap, monkey's body & right arm are re-peened, monkey's feet appear to be restored. | $200 - $400

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ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - DOG & CAT: 570. ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - DOG & CAT | Kyser & Rex. | 8" h. | Trap & handle are replaced, dog is over-painted, otherwise All Original Condition. | $150 - $300

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ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - MEDIUM: 573. ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - MEDIUM | 7h | Monkeys left arm is reattached and touched-up accordingly, (VG - Exc. Cond.) | $200 - $400

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Organ Grinder and Performing Bear Mechanical Bank

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Made by the Kyser and Rex Company of Frankford, Pennsylvania. In order to activate the Organ and Bear, the clockwork mechanism must first be wound. This is accomplished by turning the key on the right side of the building. A coin is then placed into the appropriate slot atop the organ. As the small lever in front of the organ grinder is moved to one side, the action commences. The organ grinder's arm starts to crank the organ; the bear then slowly revolves on its pedestal as the coin drops through the organ, into the bank. These coins are retrieved by way of the square key-lock coin trap underneath the base. Also beneath the base are the letters "PAT JUNE 13 82."