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Boy on Trapeze Mechanical Bank

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BOY ON TRAPEZE MECHANICAL BANK: 530. BOY ON TRAPEZE MECHANICAL BANK | Barton Smith Co., Philadelphia. Provenance: Al Davidson Collection. | 10" h. | Some blue paint is added to horizontal bar at ends, otherwise in all original (Exc.

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Boy on Trapeze Mechanical Bank: The "Boy on Trapeze" mechanical bank was originally designated "French's Automatic Toy Bank" (possibly referring to the name of the inventor) when sold in the 1880's. Manufactured by The J. Barton Smi

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BOY ON TRAPEZE MECHANICAL BANK: 333. BOY ON TRAPEZE MECHANICAL BANK | Mfg. J. Barton Smith Co. | 9.5" h. | Base has been overpainted black, figure appears to be all original and should brighten up with a good cleaning, (Very Good Co

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Boy on Trapeze - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: J. Barton Smith. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1890's.

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Boy On Trapeze Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Measures 9" H x 5".

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Boy on Trapeze - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by J. Barton Smith Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Ca. 1888. Made of Cast Iron. The weight of different sized coins, coupled with the law of gravity, causes the trapeze artist to make varyi

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Cast Iron Mechanical Boy on Trapeze Bank: See Photos 11"H

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RARE Mechanical Bank Trade Card for the Boy on Trapeze: RARE Mechanical Bank Trade Card for the Boy on Trapeze Bank - Originally known as "French's Autromatic Toy Bank" - J. Barton Smith Company

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Boy Scout Mechanical Bank: 6" Tall X 10" X 3 1/2' Wide

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SONNY BOY ALUMINUM MECHANICAL BANK.: Areas of repair.Condition:(Fair - Good).4 - 1/2" x 3 - 3/4" x 6".Dimensions:

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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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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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Cast iron Boy Scout Camp mechanical bank: Cast iron Boy Scout Camp mechanical bank by J&E Stevens -Fair, lever holds up flag, no action when coin is dropped

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'SPISE A MULE BOY ON BENCH MECHANICAL BANK.: Made by J & E Stevens. Coin trap has been replaced, tail has been repaired.Condition:(Very Good Plus).Dimensions:9 - 1/2" x 3" x 6".

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Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Boy Scout Camp. Manufactured by J & E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT. Boy: Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Boy Scout Camp. Manufactured by J & E Stevens Co., Cromwell CT. Boy standing inside tent, rather faded example with remnants of green and yellow paints, good to fair conditio

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ALUMINUM MECHANICAL BANK: ALUMINUM MECHANICAL BANK, BOY THROWS COINS IN HIS MOUTH, PAINT DECRATED, EYES CLOSE & EARS WIGGLE, 4 1/2 IN WIDE X 5 1/4 IN HIGH

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The "Boy on Trapeze" mechanical bank was originally designated "French's Automatic Toy Bank" (possibly referring to the name of the inventor) when sold in the 1880's. Manufactured by The J. Barton Smith Co. When this was made the type of coin inserted would determine the number of revolutions that the boy made. It is interesting to note that if attempts are made to operate the "Boy on Trapeze" with modern, alloy-clad coins, the proper number of revolutions cannot be achieved. Deposited coins are removed by opening the trapdoor base plate underneath the bank. The quality of its casting does deserve special mention. Few mechanical banks, if any, possess the extremely graceful, finely pierced ironwork, as evidenced by the base of this bank. It is important to note that all original "Boy on Trapeze" banks were never painted with facial details (i.e., eyes, eyebrows, mouth). Why these were omitted remains a mystery.