Lot 1104

Squirrel at Tree Stump Iron Bank

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Squirrel and Tree Stump Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by Mechanical Novelty Works. New Britain, Ct. - 1880's. A clever squirrel hides his surplus acorns when times are good.

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Mechanical Novelty Works Squirrel and Tree Stump: American, late 19th century. A Mechanical Novelty Works cast iron mechanical bank of a squirrel and tree stump. Place coin on top of squirrel's paws and press lever to tilt squirrel forward and deposi

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Squirrel at Tree Stump Mechanical Bank: Made by Mechanical Novelty Works. Made of Cast Iron. Very Fine Condition (Screw to hold base plate (underneath) replaced with rivet)

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Bear and Tree Stump Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by Judd Mfg. Co. circa 1870's. Made of Cast Iron. Poor Condition.

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SQUIRREL AND TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK.: Beautiful example. Condition: (Near Mint). Dimensions: 4 - 3/4" x 7 - 1/2" x 5".

2021SQUIRREL AND TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK.See Sold Price

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Bear Hugs Tree Stump - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Made by the H. L. Judd Company. Wallingford, Connecticut - Late 1880's.

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SQUIRREL AND TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK: Manufactured by the Mechanical Novelty Works, circa 1881. No makers marks found. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.

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I Always Did 'Spise a Mule - Jockey Iron Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens. Made of Cast Iron. Place a coin in the Jockey's mouth. Press the lever and the mule throws the jockey. The coin is deposited into the tree stump. Very Fine Condition.

2020I Always Did 'Spise a Mule - Jockey Iron BankSee Sold Price

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I Always Did 'Spise a Mule Jockey Iron Bank: J. & E. Stevens 1879. Made of Cast Iron. Place a coin in the Jockey's mouth. Press the lever and the mule throws the jockey. The coin is deposited into the tree stump. Worked when tested. Fine Conditi

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I Always did Spise a Mule, Jockey Iron Bank: Made by J. & E. Stevens of Connecticut circa 1879. Place a coin in the Jockey's mouth. Press the lever and the mule throws the jockey. The coin is deposited into the tree stump. Made of Cast Iron. Ver

2019I Always did Spise a Mule, Jockey Iron BankSee Sold Price

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Butting Goat Iron Bank: H. L. Judd Company. Wallingford, Connecticut - 1880's - 5.5" Long. Place a coin on the ledge in front of the tree stump, raise the goat up and he charges it, banging it into the stump. Very Good Condi

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I Always did Spise a Mule, Jockey Iron Bank: J. & E. Stevens Company Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1895. Place a coin in the Jockey’s mouth. Press the lever and the mule throws the jockey. The coin is deposited to the tree stump. Made of Cast

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I Always Did 'Spise a Mule Jockey Iron Bank: J. & E. Stevens. Made of Cast Iron. Place a coin in the Jockey's mouth. Press the lever and the mule throws the jockey. The coin is deposited into the tree stump. Worked when tested. Very Good Conditi

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Group of (3) reproduction cast iron banks: Group of (3) reproduction cast iron polychrome mechanical banks, to include: J & E Stevens Creedmoor bank of man shooting tree stump; Book of Knowledge ''I always Did 'Spise a Mule'' bank, marked ''Re

2019Group of (3) reproduction cast iron banksSee Sold Price

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Leapfrog Iron Mechanical Bank: Shepard Hardware. Buffalo, NY - 1890's. To operate the bank, set the standing figure behind the boy who is bent over. Place a penny in the slot at the top of the tree stump. Pressing the activation bu

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Mechanical Novelty Works, Connecticut, circa 1881 Like a squirrel that hides his surplus acorns when times are good, the clever child who saves his spare pennies will turn them into dollars. Lessons teaching children the virtues of thrift and economy were ever-present in Victorian Society. A superior and bright example.

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Squirrel at Tree Stump Iron Bank

Name: Squirrel at Tree Stump Iron Bank
Brand: Mechanical Novelty Works
SKU: 82611311
Price: 8000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $5,500 - $7,500

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Starting Price $2,700

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