Fancy Goods & Toys Spring Sale - Day Two

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ALMS BOX W/NODDING CHILD500 - ALMS BOX W/NODDING CHILD
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Germany, hand painted wood box w/kneeling robed child nodding thankfulness, made of composition, key in rear unlocks moneybox. 7" high x 4&quo...
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AMERICAN BANK501 - AMERICAN BANK
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Rare example, believed to be a promotional offering by the American Sewing Machine Co. which was incorporated in 1854, operation includes turning the
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ARTILLERY BANK502 - ARTILLERY BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Peter Adams, c.1900. The coin is placed in the cannon. The hammer is then pushed back; when the thumb-piece is pr...
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ARTILLERY BANK BOX503 - ARTILLERY BANK BOX
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J&E Stevens, Cromwell, Ct., dove tail wood box, embossed #23, Artillery Toy Savings Bank, American Mfg. Replaced lid. (Very Good Condition) $...
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AUTOMATIC COIN SAVINGS BANK504 - AUTOMATIC COIN SAVINGS BANK
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C.1890's, scarce example, allows fortune to be told when coin is dropped into upper slot, great casting effects overall. (Pristine Condition) ...
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BAD ACCIDENT505 - BAD ACCIDENT
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Upside down letters, J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, c.1891. Place a coin under the feet of the driver, & press the lever....
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BEAR & TREE STUMP506 - BEAR & TREE STUMP
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The Judd Mfg. Co., Wallingford, Conn., c.1870's, place a coin on the bear's tongue & press the lever; his tongue moves up, causing the c...
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BOY & BULL DOG507 - BOY & BULL DOG
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The Judd Mfg. Co., Wallingford, CT, c.1870's, insert a coin in the slot; pulling the lever causes the boy to lean forward at the same time as th...
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BOY ON TRAPEZE508 - BOY ON TRAPEZE
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J. Barton & Smith Co., Philadelphia, Penn., c.1891, for one penny dropped in the head the boy revolves once, for nickel twice, for a quarter thr...
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BOY ROBBING BIRDS NEST509 - BOY ROBBING BIRDS NEST
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey. Raise the limb of the tree to position, place a coin in the slot & press the lever. As t...
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BOY SCOUT BANK510 - BOY SCOUT BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, c.1915. "Insert a coin in the slot, press lever, the Boy Scout raises the flag as the coi...
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BULL DOG BANK511 - BULL DOG BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 4/27/1880. Place the coin on the nose of the dog, & as the tail is pulled, he will t...
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BUTTING RAM512 - BUTTING RAM
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Rare example, designed by Ole O. Storle, place coin in tree & as lever is pressed, ram buts coin into bank & figure thumbs nose & leans ...
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CABIN BANK (YELLOW)513 - CABIN BANK (YELLOW)
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Edward L. Morris, Boston, Mass., patented 6/2/1885. Place the coin upon the roof above the Negro's head, mov...
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CAT & MOUSE BANK514 - CAT & MOUSE BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 4/21/1891. Place a coin in front of the mouse over the cat. Press the lever, & as ...
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CAT & MOUSE BANK (BLUE & BEIGE)515 - CAT & MOUSE BANK (BLUE & BEIGE)
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 4/21/1891. Place a coin in front of the mouse over the cat. Press the lever, & as ...
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CHIEF BIG MOON516 - CHIEF BIG MOON
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(Brown Base) J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, patented 8/8/1899. Place the coin in slot in front of pond, press the lever, &...
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CHIEF BIG MOON517 - CHIEF BIG MOON
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(Silver & Red) J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, patented 8/8/1899. Place the coin in slot in front of pond, press the lever...
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CIRCUS518 - CIRCUS
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles G. Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 2/8/1887. Place a coin upon the bracket in front of the money rece...
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CLOWN ON GLOBE519 - CLOWN ON GLOBE
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 5/20/1890. When the globe is brought into position, & the lever is released, the glo...
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CREEDMORE520 - CREEDMORE
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, Philadelphia, Penn., patented 1/6/1877. Place the coin in proper position on the barrel of the r...
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DARKTOWN BATTERY521 - DARKTOWN BATTERY
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 1/17/1888. Place a coin in the hand of the pitcher, press the lever, & the coin is s...
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DENTIST BANK522 - DENTIST BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., c.1880-1890, place a coin in the left pocket of the dentist, press the lever, the dentist extracts a tooth & falls backwa...
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DINAH523 - DINAH
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(Red Shirt) John Harper & Co., Ltd., registered 3/29/1911. Place a coin in Dinah's hand & press the lever; she raises her hand, her eyes...
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DINAH524 - DINAH
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(Yellow Shirt) John Harper & Co., Ltd., registered 3/29/1911. Place a coin in Dinah's hand & press the lever; she raises her hand, her e...
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DOG ON TURNTABLE525 - DOG ON TURNTABLE
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Judd Mfg. Co., c.1870's. The dog goes in by turning handle & deposits penny, coming out of the other door for more. Replaced crank, broken ...
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EAGLE & EAGLETS526 - EAGLE & EAGLETS
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles M. Henn, Chicago, IL, patented 1/23/1883. Place a coin in the eagle's beak, press the lever & the...
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ELEPHANT HOWDAH PULL TAIL527 - ELEPHANT HOWDAH PULL TAIL
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White, Hubley Mfg. Co., c.1930. Place a coin in the end of the elephant's trunk. Pull his tail & the trunk swings over his head & depo...
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FOOTBALL PLAYER BANK528 - FOOTBALL PLAYER BANK
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John Harper & Co. Ltd., registered 1/7/1895. Rest a coin on the platform in front of the player's foot. Press the lever & he kicks the c...
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FROG ON BASE529 - FROG ON BASE
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(Pink Base) J & E Stevens Co., designed by Russel Frisbie, patented 8/20/1872. By pressing one foot, the frog's mouth is caused to open to...
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FROG ON BASE530 - FROG ON BASE
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(Blue) J & E Stevens Co., designed by Russel Frisbie, patented 8/20/1872. By pressing one foot, the frog's mouth is caused to open to recei...
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FROG ON ROCK531 - FROG ON ROCK
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Kilgore Manufacturing Co., Westerville, Ohio, designed by Elizabeth Cook, c.1920's. Push the lever & the frog opens his mouth; insert a coin...
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FROGS, TWO532 - FROGS, TWO
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Brown, patented 8/8/1882. Place the coin on the young frog. Press the lever, & the old frog will ope...
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GEM BANK533 - GEM BANK
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Judd Mfg. Co., c.1870's. Place a coin on the little dog's tray; lifting his tail causes him to slide forward & deposit the coin into the...
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GLOBE BANK534 - GLOBE BANK
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Enterprise Mfg. Co., cast iron, painted red globe w/Eagle finial on top, base embossed w/company, painted in copper color. (Very Good Condition) $20
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HALLS EXCELSIOR535 - HALLS EXCELSIOR
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(Red, White & Blue) J & E Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, patented 12/21/1869. On pulling a knob, a door opens at the top of this ban...
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HALLS LILIPUT536 - HALLS LILIPUT
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, patented 4/24/1877. The coin laid upon the plate is carried around by the cashier & placed in ...
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HAWAII PINEAPPLE BANK537 - HAWAII PINEAPPLE BANK
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U.S.A., cast iron, painted colorfully throughout, commemorates Hawaii becoming the 50th state, coin placed in hand, lever draws it to mouth. 9"...
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HUMPTY DUMPTY BANK538 - HUMPTY DUMPTY BANK
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles G. Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 6/17/1884. The coin is placed in the hand, the arm is then raised b...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE539 - I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE
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BENCH - J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowne, patented 4/27/1897. When the mule & boy are brought into position, a slight touch on ...
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I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE540 - I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE
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JOCKEY - J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 4/22/1879. The mule & rider being brought into position, a slight touch on...
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INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER541 - INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER
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Enterprise Mfg. Co., Phila., cast iron. Deposit coin into bank, press lever to ring bell. (Excellent Condition) $700-$900
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INDIAN SHOOTING  BEAR542 - INDIAN SHOOTING BEAR
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A.Bailey, c.1900. Place a coin in proper position on the barrel of the rifle. Press the lever & the I...
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JONAH & WHALE543 - JONAH & WHALE
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Peter Adams, patented 7/15/1890. "Place a coin on Jonah's head & press the lever; the man tosses Jon...
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LEAP FROG BANK544 - LEAP FROG BANK
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Peter Adams, Patented 7/15/1890. Insert a coin in the slot at top of stump & slide the lever; one boy leapfrog...
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LIGHTHOUSE545 - LIGHTHOUSE
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Unknown American manufacturer, c.1891. Semi-mechanical w/two coin slots. The one on the roof functions as a still bank & the one near the top of...
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LION HUNTER546 - LION HUNTER
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, patented 8/22/1911. Place a coin in position in the barrel of the rifle. When the lever is pr...
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LION & MONKEYS547 - LION & MONKEYS
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Kyser & Rex Co., designed by Louis Kyser & Alfred C. Rex, patented 7/17/1883. "Single Peanut" variety, 8.5" tall. Place a coi...
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MAGIC BANK548 - MAGIC BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Henry W. Prouty, patented 3/7/1886. After the door is opened, which brings the cashier to the front, a slight tou...
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MAGICIAN BANK549 - MAGICIAN BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, patented 9/17/1901. Place a coin on the table, & as the lever is pressed the magician cove...
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MAMMY & CHILD550 - MAMMY & CHILD
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(Blue Dress) Kyser & Rex Co., designed by Alfred C. Rex, patented 10/21/1884. Place a coin in the slot on the mammy's apron & press the...
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MASON BANK551 - MASON BANK
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles G.Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 2/8/1887. The comical appearing Hod Carrier receives the coin & ...
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METROPOLITAN BANK552 - METROPOLITAN BANK
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Pat. Jan. 1872, & stenciled on top panel, features brass sentry & name plate on front door, key lock safe painted in red & black overall...
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MILKING COW553 - MILKING COW
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, c.1885. When a coin is placed in the slot on the cow's back, the lever under the cow's...
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MINSTREL554 - MINSTREL
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Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany. Press the lever at the front of the bank; this causes the tongue to protrude & the eyes to lower. Place a c...
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MONKEY BANK555 - MONKEY BANK
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Hubley Mfg. Co. Place a coin in the monkey's mouth & press the lever, he jumps & deposits the coin into the organ. To reset, move the ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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MONKEY & COCONUT556 - MONKEY & COCONUT
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 3/2/1886. Place a coin in the monkey's hand, press the lever, then he will open the ...
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MOSQUE557 - MOSQUE
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Judd Mfg. Co., c.1875. Place a coin on the gorilla's tray & rotate the crank clockwise; he moves counter-clockwise into the back of the cupo...
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MULE ENTERING BARN558 - MULE ENTERING BARN
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Edward L. Morris, patented 1/6/1880. Touch the knob at the feet of the donkey, & the coin is thrown through t...
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NEW BANK559 - NEW BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Anthony Smith, c.1870's. Slide the lever to the left; the guard moves to the left, exposing a coin slot in th...
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NOVELTY BANK560 - NOVELTY BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by C.C. Johnson, patented 10/28/1873. After the cashier has received the coin, a slight touch causes the door to clo...
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OCTAGONAL FORT561 - OCTAGONAL FORT
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Rare example, manufacture unknown, but originally sold as the Fort Sumpter Bank, action involves placing coin in barrel & cocking lever to fire ...
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"ORGAN BANK" CAT & DOG562 - "ORGAN BANK" CAT & DOG
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Kyser & Rex Co., designed by Louis Kyser & Alfred C. Rex, patented 6/13/1882. Fitted w/chime of bells & dancing figures, which revolve w...
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ORGAN GRINDER & BEAR563 - ORGAN GRINDER & BEAR
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Kyser & Rex Co., c.1890's. This bank represents the front of a country house w/an Italian organ-grinder & a bear on the lawn. After wind...
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OWL, SLOT IN BOOK564 - OWL, SLOT IN BOOK
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Kilgore Mfg. Co., c.1920's. Press a coin into the slot & "Blinkey's" eyes will roll down & back. Replaced trap. (Excelle...
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OWL, TURNS HEAD (WHITE)565 - OWL, TURNS HEAD (WHITE)
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 9/28/1880. The above bank has glass eyes & is nicely ornamented in natural colors. P...
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OWL, TURNS HEAD  (BROWN)566 - OWL, TURNS HEAD (BROWN)
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 9/28/1880. The above bank has glass eyes & is nicely ornamented in natural colors. P...
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PADDY & THE PIG567 - PADDY & THE PIG
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, c.1885, place the coin on the nose of the pig. Press the lever, & the pig will strike the coi...
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PATRONIZE THE BLIND BANK568 - PATRONIZE THE BLIND BANK
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J. & E. Stevens Co., unique casting design, by placing coin in blind man's hand, the dog is able to take coin & deposit into the bank &a...
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PICTURE GALLERY BANK569 - PICTURE GALLERY BANK
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Shephard Hardware, c.1885, very amusing also instructive. Figure in center receives coin in his hand & deposits it in the bank. All the letter...
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PIG IN HIGHCHAIR570 - PIG IN HIGHCHAIR
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Peter Adams, patented 8/24/1897. Place a coin on the tray & press the lever. The pig catches it in his mouth,...
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PROFESSOR PUG FROG571 - PROFESSOR PUG FROG
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, c.1886. As the crank is turned & the lever pressed, Prof. Pug Frog performs his great bicy...
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PUNCH & JUDY BANK (SMALL)572 - PUNCH & JUDY BANK (SMALL)
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Peter Adams & Charles Shepard, patented 7/15/1884. Judy receives the coin in the plate, the thumb-piece at th...
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PUNCH & JUDY BANK (LARGE)573 - PUNCH & JUDY BANK (LARGE)
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Peter Adams & Charles Shepard, patented 7/15/1884. Judy receives the coin in the plate, the thumb-piece at t...
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RABBIT STANDING, SMALL574 - RABBIT STANDING, SMALL
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Bronze painted, japanned base. Insert a coin in the slot on the ball & press the rabbit's tail; his ears move forward as the coin falls int...
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RECLINING CHINAMAN575 - RECLINING CHINAMAN
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, c.1885. Place the coin in the opening. Press the lever, & the Chinaman will show his hand (fo...
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ROOSTER BANK576 - ROOSTER BANK
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Kyser & Rex Co., c.1880's. Set a coin in the slot in the rooster's tail & slowly move the lever downward; the rooster moves his head...
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SANTA CLAUS BANK577 - SANTA CLAUS BANK
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 10/15/1889. Place a coin in Santa's hand, press the lever, & h...
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SMYTH X578 - SMYTH X
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RAY BANK - Rare example, Henry Hart Mfg., nickel plated, unique design features a trick eye piece which allows viewer to seemingly see through coin wh
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SNAKE & FROG IN POND579 - SNAKE & FROG IN POND
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Rare example, made of lithographed tin, depicts a rising snake ready to strike the frog which opens mouth for coin deposit, colorful graphics overall.
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SPEAKING DOG BANK580 - SPEAKING DOG BANK
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Blue Dress, Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 10/20/1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl...
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SPEAKING DOG BANK581 - SPEAKING DOG BANK
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Red Dress, Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 10/20/1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl....
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SQUIRREL & TREE STUMP582 - SQUIRREL & TREE STUMP
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Mechanical Novelty Works, designed by Robert E. Turnbull, patented 6/28/81. Place a coin in the squirrel's fore-paws, touch the spring & the...
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STUMP SPEAKER BANK583 - STUMP SPEAKER BANK
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 11/16/1886. "A very comical appearance is given to the face the l...
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TAMMANY BANK584 - TAMMANY BANK
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Gray pants, J & E Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, patented 12/23/1873. "Put a coin in his hand, & see how promptly he pockets it...
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TAMMANY BANK585 - TAMMANY BANK
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Brown pants, J & E Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, patented 12/23/1873. "Put a coin in his hand, & see how promptly he pockets i...
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TEDDY & THE BEAR586 - TEDDY & THE BEAR
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles a. Bailey, patented 2/19/1907. "See that the top of the stump is closed. Place a coin in position on...
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TRICK DOG BANK587 - TRICK DOG BANK
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Six part, Shepard Hardware, c.1906. "Place a coin in the dog's mouth & press the lever, he jumps through the hoop & deposits the co...
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TRICK DOG BANK588 - TRICK DOG BANK
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Solid base, blue Hubley Mfg. Co., c.1906. "Place a coin in the dog's mouth & press the lever, he jumps through the hoop & deposits ...
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TRICK PONY BANK589 - TRICK PONY BANK
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Juleus Mueller, patented 6/2/1885. "The pony receives the coin in his mouth & deposits it in the manger, ...
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UNCLE REMUS590 - UNCLE REMUS
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Kyser & Rex Co., attributed design to R.M. Hunter, c.1890's. "Insert a coin in the slot on the roof & press the chicken's head;...
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UNCLE SAM BANK591 - UNCLE SAM BANK
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Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 6/8/1886. "A very comical appearance is given to the face the low...
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UNCLE TOM, W/STAR592 - UNCLE TOM, W/STAR
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(Red Shirt) Kyser & Rex Co., designed by Louis Kyser & Alfred C. Rex, patented 1/24/1882. This is a comical & amusing bank; by pressing ...
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U.S. BANK593 - U.S. BANK
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Rare example, J. & E. Stevens Co., large scale building bank, painted in green & red overall, dramatic design: pushing knob down exposes boy...
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WILLIAM TELL BANK594 - WILLIAM TELL BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Russell Frisbie, patented 6/23/1896. "Place a coin in the proper position on the barrel of the rifle. Press ...
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WIMBLEDON BANK595 - WIMBLEDON BANK
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John Harper & Co., coin is shot from soldier's rifle, depicted in lying position & aiming at target w/flag at center. Theme taken from f...
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WORLD'S FAIR BANK596 - WORLD'S FAIR BANK
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J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, patented 10/10/1893. "Place a coin in the slot at the feet of Columbus, press the lever, ...
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ZOO BANK597 - ZOO BANK
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Kyser & Rex Co., c.1894. The money is put in the slot & remains in sight until the monkey's face is pressed, when it falls, the shutters...
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SEATED SPANIEL BLINKING EYE CLOCK598 - SEATED SPANIEL BLINKING EYE CLOCK
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Scarce example, Bradley & Hubbard, cast iron figural clock depicts seated spaniel posed proudly w/clock face at chest, painted in brown & bl...
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SEATED SPANIEL BLINKING EYE CLOCK599 - SEATED SPANIEL BLINKING EYE CLOCK
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Bradley & Hubbard, scarce example, casting depicts seated dog w/soft fur covering painted in white w/black highlights, clock face appears at che...
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