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Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878
Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878

Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878

By John Gerrard

Located in Incline Village, NV

The Pelican Mechanical Bank is made of cast iron and was manufactured by The J. & E.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Us patent tammany mechanical  cast iron saving bank, 1875
Us patent tammany mechanical  cast iron saving bank, 1875

Us patent tammany mechanical cast iron saving bank, 1875

Located in Bilzen, BE

American mechanical piggy bank TAMMANY BANK called "The fat man".

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

1950s Painted Vintage Cast Iron Clown Mechanical Bank from Australia
1950s Painted Vintage Cast Iron Clown Mechanical Bank from Australia

1950s Painted Vintage Cast Iron Clown Mechanical Bank from Australia

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Painted Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Description: The clown figure is painted with orange attire, featuring a cheerful facial expression.

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Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...

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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original
Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original

Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original

Located in Petaluma, CA

One of the more popular mechanical banks, and from my own long time collection of these banks. Made for children to teach them to save their money by putting a penny away and have f...

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Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880
"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880

"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Peg-leg Beggar" 19th century cast iron mechanical bank was probably inspired by the many disabled Civil War veterans begging for their subsistence.

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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880
19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880

19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous cast iron Owl bank with a turning head coin lever and glass eyes. Lot of the original paint still intact. Missing the lock on the underside, not visible when viewing upright...

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Antique 1880s American American Classical Toys

Materials

Iron

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968

By Utexiqual Products

Located in Incline Village, NV

In near mint and all original condition this vintage mechanical bank appeals to both sailing enthusiasts and bank collectors; perhaps a collector of "cat" memorabelia as well.

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Tin

Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original
Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original

Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original

Located in Petaluma, CA

This wonderful bank has been in my collection for over 30 years, and I have had much fun playing with it. Made by the noted cast iron maker J.& E Stevens. These banks were sold to ...

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Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule & Barn, 20thC
Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule & Barn, 20thC

Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule & Barn, 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule Entering Barn, 20thC Measures - 5 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 8 7/8" This vintage mechanical bank is a reproduction from the Jame...

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20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, ...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century
Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century

Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century

Located in Lake Forest, IL

The bank is activated by opening the door and placing a coin on the tray held by a figure, closing the door depositing the coin. Original paint. stamped on back of bank: pat'd June...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank
Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

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H 7.53 in W 4 in D 2 in

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 20th century cast iron folky iron bank has original over paint as they repainted them as they tend to wear consistent with age and use. This however looks to be an early o...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C
Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

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H 6 in W 3.5 in D 9.5 in

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A painted cast iron mechanical bank offers Boy Scouts in an outdoor setting, 20th Measures- 6''H x 3.5''W x 9.5''D

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Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank     "Cabin Bank"         Circa   1885
Mechanical Bank     "Cabin Bank"         Circa   1885

Mechanical Bank "Cabin Bank" Circa 1885

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Cabin Bank, a cast iron mechanical bank, was manufactured in 1885 by the J. & E.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "Magic Bank"   Circa  1876
Mechanical Bank   "Magic Bank"   Circa  1876

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank" Circa 1876

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.75 in

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

Located in Incline Village, NV

Note: Please see my other mechanical bank listings I am offering for sale. Note: Short one minute video showing operation of the bank is available as an attachment via...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"Novelty Mechanical Bank"
"Novelty Mechanical Bank"

"Novelty Mechanical Bank"

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H 6.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

"Novelty Mechanical Bank"

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique 19th century cast iron mechanical bank by J. & E. Stevens Super appealing bright original yellow, blue and red paint circa 1873.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Mechanical Bank  "Bulldog Savings Bank"   Circa   1882
Mechanical Bank  "Bulldog Savings Bank"   Circa   1882

Mechanical Bank "Bulldog Savings Bank" Circa 1882

By Ive's, Blakelee & William's Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Of all known mechanical banks this is one of the more interesting methods by which the coin is deposited into the bank.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881
Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881

Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1881 by the Kyser & Rex Co. in Frankford, Pennsylvania, this cast iron mechanical bank is in excellent all original condition and paint.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872
Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872

Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a very "early" post-Civil War cast iron mechanical bank and difficult to find. It was manufactured in 1872 by the J. & E.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)
Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)

Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Novelty Bank" was manufactured by the prolific maker of mechanical banks, the J. & E.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest of baby chicks, identifying patent marks on base as photographed, c1890 Measures-...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873
Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873

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H 6 in W 3.13 in D 4.44 in

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873

Located in Incline Village, NV

Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and was manufactured for many years after that, undergoing several variations; initially ...

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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank    "Leap Frog"    Circa   1891
Mechanical Bank    "Leap Frog"    Circa   1891

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog" Circa 1891

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1892 by The Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base, and is in excellent all original condition an...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank  "Monkey & Coconut"  Circa  1886
Mechanical Bank  "Monkey & Coconut"  Circa  1886

Mechanical Bank "Monkey & Coconut" Circa 1886

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 5" long x 8 1/2" high.

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "William Tell"  Circa  1896
Mechanical Bank   "William Tell"  Circa  1896

Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Book of Knowledge "Artillery Bank" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with soldier, cannon and structure with embossed title, underside reads "Reproduced f...

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Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896
"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

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H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 10.63 in

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

Located in Incline Village, NV

"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank "The Dentist" offers polychrome painted cast iron figures, 20th century Measures: 6.25" H x 9.25" W x 3.5" D.

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron bulldog, embossed on base "Reproduced from original collection of the Book of Knowledge" as photograph...

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage book of knowledge bull dog mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron construction with bulldog having studded collar, embossed on base "Reproduced from Original o...

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890
Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique mechanical bank bank by J.E Stevens offers polychrome painted cast iron construction and depicts William Tell, boy and structure, base embossed Patented June 30 1890" as p...

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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Mechanical Iron Bank For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mechanical iron bank available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and aluminum, every mechanical iron bank was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the mechanical iron bank you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mechanical iron bank, those designed in Folk Art and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mechanical iron bank over the years, but those crafted by J. & E. Steven's Company, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Shepard Hardware Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mechanical Iron Bank?

A mechanical iron bank can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $360 and the highest can go for as much as $13,850.

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