Morphy Auctions Early Spring 2009 Sale

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Morphy Auction Early Spring 2009 Sale 10:00 AM ET Each Day
Thursday, March 5th, 2009 Share This Page


Lots # 1-887
200 General Store Lots
80 Planters Peanuts Lots
250 Soda Advertising Lots
350 Antique Advertising Lots

Morphy Auction Early Spring 2009 Sale 10:00 AM ET Each Day

Friday, March 6th, 2009 Share This Page

Lots # 900 - 1585
250 Toy Lots
80 Marble Lots
40 Fine Jewelry Lots
80 Figural Napkin Rings
40 Sports Related Lots
100 Pieces of Pressed Steel

Morphy Auction Early Spring 2009 Sale 10:00 AM ET Each Day

Saturday, March 7th, 2009 Share This Page

Lots # 1600 - 2389
100 Mechanical & Still Bank Lots
80 Figural Cast Iron Pieces
300 American & European Train Lots
250 Doll Lots
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Cast Iron Lion & 2 Monkeys Mechanical Bank.2069 - Cast Iron Lion & 2 Monkeys Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company. Nice, clean and original example with beautiful highlights on base. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Cast Iron Elephant & 3 Clowns Mechanical Bank.2070 - Cast Iron Elephant & 3 Clowns Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original and beautiful. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Cast Iron Punch & Judy Mechanical Bank.2071 - Cast Iron Punch & Judy Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Working. Medium letter variation. Condition (Excellent Plus).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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Cast Iron Pump & Bucket Mechanical Bank.2072 - Cast Iron Pump & Bucket Mechanical Bank.
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Working. Partial label under base. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,200.00BP) = 7,200.00
 
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Cast Iron Boy on Trapeze Mechanical Bank.2073 - Cast Iron Boy on Trapeze Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. Barton & Smith Company. Working. All original. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to boochen .. for (4,500.00 + 900.00BP) = 5,400.00
 
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Cast Iron Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank.2074 - Cast Iron Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Working. All original. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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Cast Iron 2 Frogs Mechanical Bank.2075 - Cast Iron 2 Frogs Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. Original leg. Beautiful example. Condition (Near Mint Plus).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Cast Iron Professor Pug Frog Mechanical Bank.2076 - Cast Iron Professor Pug Frog Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original. Condition (Excellent Plus).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (8,500.00 + 1,700.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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Cast Iron Dog on Turntable Mechanical Bank.2077 - Cast Iron Dog on Turntable Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company. Rare painted variation. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 750.00BP) = 4,500.00
 
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Cast Iron Pelican Mechanical Bank.2078 - Cast Iron Pelican Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Mammy variation. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Cast Iron Magic Bank Mechanical Bank.2079 - Cast Iron Magic Bank Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. Beautiful condition. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to boochen .. for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.2080 - Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. Red dress variation with a beautiful face. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Cast Iron Bad Accident Mechanical Bank.2081 - Cast Iron Bad Accident Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Working. All original. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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Cast Iron Frog on Lattice Mechanical Bank.2082 - Cast Iron Frog on Lattice Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Cast Iron Called Out Mechanical Bank.2082A - Cast Iron Called Out Mechanical Bank.
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Manufactured by J&E Stevens & Co. A rare and desirable bank. Circa World War I. No example of this bank has ever been found painted, attesti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Tin "The World's Banker" Mechanical Bank.2083 - Tin "The World's Banker" Mechanical Bank.
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German. Working. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Tin Weeden's Plantation Darky Savings Bank.2084 - Tin Weeden's Plantation Darky Savings Bank.
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American. Manufactured by Weeden Manufacturing Company in Bedford, Massachusetts. Working. Label on back is intact. Bank needs some tightening of tin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Cast Iron Cabin Mechanical Bank.2085 - Cast Iron Cabin Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Cast Iron Darktown Battery Mechanical Bank.2086 - Cast Iron Darktown Battery Mechanical Bank.
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Working. All original. No repairs or replacement parts but missing trap. Approximately 80-85% paint. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Cast Iron Professor Pug Frog Mechanical Bank.2087 - Cast Iron Professor Pug Frog Mechanical Bank.
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Working. All original. Condition (Very Good Plus).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Cast Iron Boy on Trapeze Mechanical Bank.2088 - Cast Iron Boy on Trapeze Mechanical Bank.
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Circa 1981. Manufactured by A.J. Barton & Smith Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For one penny dropped in the head the boy revolves around...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Cast Iron Organ Bank Boy & Girl Mechanical Bank.2089 - Cast Iron Organ Bank Boy & Girl Mechanical Bank.
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Manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company, designed by Louis Kyser and Alfred C. Rex and patented June 13, 1882. Fitted with chime of bells and dancin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Cast Iron Boy Scout Camp Mechanical Bank.2090 - Cast Iron Boy Scout Camp Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original. Condition (Very Good).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Cast Iron Santa Claus at Chimney Mechanical Bank.2091 - Cast Iron Santa Claus at Chimney Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Working. All original but missing base plate. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Cast Iron Mule Entering Barn Mechanical Bank.2092 - Cast Iron Mule Entering Barn Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Cast Iron Paddy & The Pig Mechanical Bank.2093 - Cast Iron Paddy & The Pig Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. Blue jacket variation. All original but missing trap and needs to be cleaned. 90...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Cast Iron Lions & Monkeys Mechanical Bank.2094 - Cast Iron Lions & Monkeys Mechanical Bank.
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Manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company, designed by Louis Kyser and Alfred C. Rex and patented July 7, 1883. Place a coin in the monkey's hand,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Cast Iron Mule Entering Barn Mechanical Bank.2095 - Cast Iron Mule Entering Barn Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Cast Iron Hall's Excelsior Mechanical Bank.2096 - Cast Iron Hall's Excelsior Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original but missing arms. Condition (Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Cast Iron Bull Dog Mechanical Bank.2097 - Cast Iron Bull Dog Mechanical Bank.
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Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company, designed by James H. Bowen and patented April 27, 1880. Place the coin n the nose of the dog, and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Cast Iron Cabin Mechanical Bank.2098 - Cast Iron Cabin Mechanical Bank.
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Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company, designed by Edward L. Morris of Boston, Massachusetts and patented June 2, 1885. Place the coin upo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Cast Iron New Mechanical Bank.2099 - Cast Iron New Mechanical Bank.
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Circa 1870s. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company and designed by Anthony Smith. Slide the lever to the left; the guard moves to the left...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to boochen .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Cast Iron Organ Bank Miniature Mechanical Bank.2100 - Cast Iron Organ Bank Miniature Mechanical Bank.
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Circa 1890s. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company and designed by Louis Kyser and Alfred C. Rex. Place the coin in the recess before the figure, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.2101 - Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.
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Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company, designed by Charles Shepard and Peter Adams and patented October 20, 1885. The coin is placed in a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Cast Iron Trick Dog Mechanical Bank.2102 - Cast Iron Trick Dog Mechanical Bank.
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Circa 1920. Manufactured by Hubley Manufacturing Company. Place a coin in the dog's mouth and press the lever; the jumps through the hoop and de...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Cast Iron Teddy & the Bear Mechanical Bank.2103 - Cast Iron Teddy & the Bear Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original. Condition (Very Good).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Cast Iron Bulldog Savings Mechanical Bank.2104 - Cast Iron Bulldog Savings Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by Ives Blakeslee & Williams Company. Working. All original but missing trap and a crack to the top of bank.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Cast Iron Teddy & the Bear Mechanical Bank.2105 - Cast Iron Teddy & the Bear Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Cast Iron Always Did 'Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank2106 - Cast Iron Always Did 'Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original. Condition (Excellent Plus).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Cast Iron Novelty Mechanical Bank.2107 - Cast Iron Novelty Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. 80% paint. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Cast Iron Eagle & Eaglets Mechanical Bank.2108 - Cast Iron Eagle & Eaglets Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original. 95% paint. Condition (Excellent Plus).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Cast Iron Rooster Mechanical Bank.2109 - Cast Iron Rooster Mechanical Bank.
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Circa 1880s. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company. Set a coin in the slot in the rooster's tail and slowly move the lever at the end of the t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Cast Iron Organ Dancing Boy & Girl Mechanical Bank2110 - Cast Iron Organ Dancing Boy & Girl Mechanical Bank
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American. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Working. Missing trap but includes original key. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Cast Iron William Tell Mechanical Bank.2111 - Cast Iron William Tell Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Cast Iron Hall's Excelsior Mechanical Bank.2112 - Cast Iron Hall's Excelsior Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original but missing arms. Condition (Excellent Plus).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Cast Iron Dog on Turntable Mechanical Bank.2113 - Cast Iron Dog on Turntable Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by H.L. Judd Company. Working. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.2114 - Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Working. Missing trap. Condition (Very Good).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Cast Iron Presto Mechanical Bank.2115 - Cast Iron Presto Mechanical Bank.
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American. Manufactured by Kenton Hardware Company. Original trap and key. 95% paint. Condition (Excellent Plus).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Cast Iron Clown Bust Mechanical Bank.2116 - Cast Iron Clown Bust Mechanical Bank.
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Circa 1920s. Manufactured by Chamberlain & Hill out of Staffordshire, England. Working. Beautiful, original condition and rare. Condition (Near ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (8,500.00 + 1,700.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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Cast Iron Zoo Mechanical Bank.2117 - Cast Iron Zoo Mechanical Bank.
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Circa 1894. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company. This is the cheapest mechanical iron bank on the market. The money is put in the slot and remai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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