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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Saturday, May 22, 2010 ~ 12 Noon 

Still Banks 

Lots 1-34 ............................................... Pgs. 4-11 

German Spelter Banks 

Lots 35-64 ............................................. Pgs. 12-19 

Safe Banks 

Lots 65-72 ............................................. Pgs. 20 

Silverplated Banks 

Lots 73-87 ............................................. Pgs. 21-23 

Building Banks 

Lots 88-116 ........................................... Pgs. 24-30 

American Clockwork Toys 

Lots 117-144 ......................................... Pgs. 31-46 

American Cast Iron Toys 

Lots 145-162 ......................................... Pgs. 47-52 

Pratt & Letchwork 

Lots 163-165 ......................................... Pgs. 53 

American Bell Toys 

Lots 166-172 ......................................... Pgs. 54-56 

Transportation 

Lots 173-200 ......................................... Pgs. 57-66 

Mehancial Banks 

Lots 201-360 ......................................... Pgs. 66-134 

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CONDITION GRADES 

Mint ........................................ 98-99% 

Near Mint ................................ 96-97% 

Pristine ..................................... 94-95% 

Excellent .................................. 92% 

Very Fine .................................. 88% 

Fine .......................................... 85% 

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Still 

till Banks 

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Lot 1 The Trust Bank 

An extremely scarce and very desirable bank made by J. & E. Stevens of Cromwell, Connecticut circa 1885. 

Depicting a rather rotund banker seated in a chair. The implication is that he has gotton fat from his profi ts. 

Some things never change! Extremely hard to fi nd in such great condition. 

Material: Cast Iron 

Condition: Excellent Plus, A Great Example 

Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500 

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Lot 2 King Midas 

An extremely scarce bank made by Hubley Mfg. 

of Lancaster, Pennsylvania circa 1930. 

Scarce version with King Midas wearing 

a Red Robe. Great, all original, brightly painted 

details on this example. 


Condition: Near Mint & Bright 

Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 

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Lot 5 Policeman 

Arcade Mfg. Company 

Freeport, Illinois – 

Circa 1930 

This is one of the best 

condition examples that 

we have seen. 


Condition: Near Mint 

& Bright 

Estimate: $600 - $900 

Lot 3 Sharecropper – 

Rare Version 

The rare version with 

toes visible on both 

feet. Probably made by 

A. C. Williams of Ohio 

circa 1910. 


Condition: Fine 

Estimate: $400 - $600 

Lot 7 Baseball Player 

A. C. Williams 


Condition: Excellent Plus 

Estimate: $350 - $550 

Lot 6 Mulligan the Cop 

A. C. Williams – 

Circa 1910 


Condition: Very Fine 

Estimate: $175 - $250 

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Lot 4 Mammy 

Hands on Hips 

Hubley Mfg – 

Circa 1935 


Condition: Mint with 

Original Box 

Estimate: $350 - $550 

Lot 8 Golliwog 

John Harper Ltd. – 

Circa 1910 

This example is in truly 

outstanding, condition. 


Condition: Pristine Plus 

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Lot 9 Frowning Face (Hanging) 

American – Circa 1890 

This is an extremely rare 

cast iron still bank. 


Provenance: Andy Moore Collection 

Condition: Near Pristine 

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500 

Lot 12 Transvaal Money Box 

John Harper Ltd. 

England – Circa 1890 

A scarce bank depicting Paul Kruger 

early pioneer of South Africa. 



Estimate: $900 - $1,200 

Lot 10 Harold Lloyd Still Bank 

Probably Saalheimer & Strauss 

Germany – Circa 1925 

This is an extremely rare and highly desirable 

German tin bank. There are only 4 or 5 known 

examples of this bank. A great complement to 

the Harold Lloyd mechanical bank. 

Material: Tin 

Provenance: Edwin Mosler Collection 


Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 

Lot 13 Vending, “Chocolate Menier” 

L. Revon & Company 

Paris, France – Circa 1930’s 

This is a scarce color for this vending bank. 

It is the fi nest known example we have ever seen. 

Material: Tin 

Condition: Near Mint Plus and Bright 

Estimate: $500 - $800 

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Lot 11 Two-Faced Devil 

A.C. Williams – Circa 1905 

A rare original period 

production piece. 



Estimate: $900 - $1,200 

Lot 14 Clown on Rock 

Quite a scarce and desirable 

bank made in Germany 

circa 1890. Rare to retain 

the paddle in his right hand. 

Material: White Metal 


Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Lot 15 Hippo Bank 


Ravenna, Ohio – Circa 1915 

This is an extremely rare and desirable still bank. There are probably fewer than thirty known examples 

of this bank. This example is bright and quite excellent. A welcome addition to any still bank collection. 

Lot 16 Pelican Bank 

Hubley Mfg. Company 

Lancaster, Pennsylvania – Circa 1935 



Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 



Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 

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Lot 17 Cannon Bank 

Hubley Mfg. Company 


Another rare and desirable cast iron still bank. 

This bank is in excellent condition and could use a 

good cleaning. All original, with no breaks or repairs. 



Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Lot 19 Young Boy Depositing Coin 

An extremely rare bank, made of bronze, 

designed by the famed French sculptor, 

E. Barries (1841 – 1905) and cast by the 

Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry, Paris, 

circa 1880. This bank has Chinese or 

Japanese alphabet characters inscribed on 

it. The bank depicts a young boy 

depositing a coin into the bank. 

Engraved with the artists signature 

and foundry initials (FB) 

Material: Bronze 


Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500 

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Lot 18 Barrel with Arms- 

Multicolor 

An extremely rare and highly 

desirable bank made by 

J. & E. Stevens of Connecticut 

circa 1880. This is quite 

possibly the fi nest known example. 

A welcome addition for even 

the most sophisticated 

still bank collector. 


Condition: Pristine Plus and Bright 

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

Lot 20 Scottie Standing 

Probably Arcade Mfg – Circa 1930 

Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Near Pristine, Estimate: $225 – $325 

Lot 22 St. Bernard with Pack – Large 

Made by A. C. Williams – Circa 1915 

Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Near Mint and Bright, 

Estimate: $225 - $325 

Lot 24 Elephant – Large (No Holes) 

Hubley Mfg – Circa 1906 

Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Excellent, Estimate: $300 - $500 

Lot 26 Prancing Horse – Large 

Made by A. C. Williams – Circa 1920 

Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Pristine Plus, Estimate: $250 - $350 

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Lot 21 Newfoundland 

Arcade Mfg – Circa 1925 

Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Pristine with Great Highlights 

Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 23 Fido on Pillow 


Material: Cast Iron,Condition: Pristine and Bright 

Estimate: $700 - $1,000 

Lot 25 Circus Elephant 

Hubley Mfg. – Circa 1930 

Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Near Mint Plus, Estimate: $300 - $400 

Lot 27 Good Luck Horseshoe 

Arcade Mfg. – Circa 1915 

Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Near Mint, Retains most of paper label 

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 28 Rabbit Standing 

A truly fantastic example of 

this A. C. Williams bank made 

circa 1915. This is the most 

beautiful example we have 

ever seen. 



Estimate: $600 - $800 

Lot 31 

Porky Pig Bank 

Hubley Mfg. – 

Circa 1930 


Condition: Near 

Pristine 

Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 32 

Bear Stealing Pig 

A scarce bank made by 

A. C. Williams of Ohio, 

circa 1910. Great 

Condition for this bank. 



Pristine 

Estimate: $800 - $1,200 

Lot 29 Seal on Rock 

Arcade Mfg – Circa 1910 



(Scarce Color) 

Estimate: $550 - $750 

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Lot 33 

Hanging Stork 

An extremely scarce bank 

made by John Harper of 

Willenhall, England 

circa 1914. 


and Wood 


Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

Lot 30 Turkey – Large 

Made by A. C. Williams – 

Circa 1910 



and Bright 

Estimate: $500 - $700 

Lot 34 

Duck on Tub 

Hubley Mfg. – 

Circa 1930 


Condition: Excellent 

Estimate: $150 - $250

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German 

erman Spelter 

pelter Banks 

anks 

Spelter banks were made in Germany from 1890 to 1935. Spelter is extremely easy to mold and consequently 

the level of detail in these wonderful little banks is extraordinary. With their vivid colors and fi nely 

cast details these banks are intended to look like beautiful creations from the Vienna bronze foundries of the 

period. Their delicate nature, however, also made these banks vulnerable to damage and destruction. Therefore, 

few of these banks have survived. This collection of German Spelter banks is particularly noteworthy 

for its outstanding condition. 

Lot 35 Boxer Head 


(Small Casting Flaw) 

Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 38 Seated Dachshund 

Spelter Bank 



Estimate: $600 - $900 

Lot 36 Seated Pug Dog 

Advertises “Beautiful Hershey Park” 


Estimate: $500 - $750 

Lot 39 Dachshund Seated – Large 

An extremely scarce and desirable 

German Spelter bank. 

Condition: Pristine 

Estimate: $1,400 - $2,000 

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Lot 37 Bulldog Bust 

with Pipe 

Condition: Very Fine, 

Quite Scarce 

Estimate: $500 - $750 

Lot 40 Seated Sailor 

Bulldog with Pipe 


Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Lot 41 Scotty Seated – Large 

Scarce use of glass eyes. 


Estimate: $800 - $1,200 

Lot 43 Rabbit Seated 


Estimate: $450 - $650 

Lot 45 

Exotic Cockatoo 

Condition: Excellent, 

Great Color and Fun 

Estimate: $600 - $800 

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Lot 42 West Point Mule 


Estimate: $450 - $650 

Lot 44 Floppy Ears Rabbit 

Condition: Pristine Paint (Clasp Needs Repair), Quite Scarce 

Estimate: $600 - $900 

Lot 46 

Owl Bust 


Mint, Quite Scarce 

Estimate: $600 - $900

Lot 47 Paul Kruger “Transvaal” Bank 

This bank is extremely rare and probably the only known example. 

It depicts Paul Kruger, leader of the Boers in South Africa, 

leaning against his rifl e and smoking a pipe. Kruger led the 

Boers in two wars against the British during the late 19th Century. 

This bank is 7” tall and in pristine condition. A welcome 

addition to any still bank collection. See Wkikpedia for more details 

on Paul Kruger. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kruger) 

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Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500

Lot 48 Puss N’ Boots with Staff 

A truly beautiful and charming German Spelter bank on 

a grand scale. The bank is 7 ½” tall and one of only two 

known examples. Its condition is unsurpassed and the paint 

is vivid and bright. Still banks do not come any fi ner. 


Estimate: $6,500 - $8,500 

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Lot 50 

Black Halloween Cat 

Similar to Moore #370 

except this little guy is 

painted black with green 

eyes. Defi nitely a 

“Halloween” variation that 

we have not seen before. 


Estimate: $700 - $1,000 

Lot 51 Gingerbread House 

Scarce to fi nd this charming little bank in such 

pristine condition. Retains its original lock. 

Condition: Near Mint Estimate: $900 - $1,200 

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Lot 49 Mother Cat with 

Feathered Hat and Muff 

Made by 

A. S. Co. (Authur Shaw Co.) – 

England, Circa 1920 

An extremely rare heavy spelter bank. 

One of the most desirable spelter cat 

banks every produced. The best of 

a handful of known examples. 

Very realistic and charming. 


Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

Lot 52 Monkey Seated with Fez 

An extremely scarce, desirable and attractive 

bank made circa 1915. This would be a great 

mate to the Monkey Spring Jaw bank. 


Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Lot 54 Black Boy Smoking a Cigar 


An extremely rare and probably unique 

example of this desirable and beautiful 

still bank. It depicts a young black boy 

smoking a cigar. His head is articulated 

and moves to and fro. A chance to add 

a great still bank to your collection 

Material: tin and Spelter 


(maybe only known example) 

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500 

Lot 53 Dan Leno Comic Character Bank 

A truly rare and possibly unique early German spelter bank. 

The bank depicts Dan Leno (born George Wild Galvin 

in 1860), a 19th century music hall comedian, here 

portraying “Mother Goose” reading a story. This bank was 

probably made circa 1900. See Wikipedia for more details on 

Dan Leno (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Leno) 

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Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 

Lot 55 Little Red Riding Hood 

A fantastic, charming and colorful German spelter bank 

made circa 1900. Only a handful of known examples. 

She is approximately 5 ½” tall. 


Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500

Lot 56 “U. S. Bank”, Eagle Finial – 

Brass Pattern 

United States – Circa 1890 

A rare original brass pattern for the “US Bank”. 

Still Bank patterns are extremely scarce. 

This is probably the only known pattern for this bank. 

Material: Bronze 


Estimate: $2,500 - $4,000 

Lot 58 New Heatrola Bank – 

Green 

Kenton Hardware – Circa 1925 

Material: Cast Iron & Sheet Steel 


Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 59 New Heatrola Bank – 

Red 

Kenton Hardware – Circa 1927 

Material: Cast Iron & Sheet Steel 


Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 57 Coin Bank with Original Box 

An extremely rare bank made by J. & E. Stevens 

of Cromwell, Connecticut circa 1905. 

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This bank is a fresh fi nd from the factory. 

Only a handful of “coin” banks exist. 

It closely resembles the “Kodak” bank. 

Material: Cast Iron with Cardboard Box 

Condition Near Pristine with Box 

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500 

Lot 60 Standing Mailbox, 

Small 




Estimate: $100 - $150

Lot 61 U. S. Exposition Bank 

An extremely rare (less than 5 known) still bank depicting 

a large cannonball on a crossed cannons base. With the 

inscription “ I Saved Liberty in 1776, What can you save”. 

Probably done at the time of the Centennial Celebration 

held in Philadelphia. Although of unknown origin, quite 

possibly the work of Enterprise Mfg. Co of Philadelphia 

who made several banks for the centennial. 

Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Pristine Plus Paint 

(One Cannon lacking the barrel) 

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 

Lot 63 Basket of Fruit Puzzle Bank 

Nicol Mfg – Circa 1894 

Very Scarce 

Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Pristine 

Estimate: $600 - $800 

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Lot 62 Columbia Nickel Savings Bank 

Made by A. Gropper Corp 

New York City – Circa 1920 

We have never seen this bank in any book. 

Gorgeous graphics. 

Material: Lithographed Tin 

Condition: Pristine Plus (Replaced Trap) 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

Lot 64 Royal Bank 

Chamberlain & Hill 


Material: Cast Iron, Condition: Pristine 

Estimate: $450 - $650

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Safe 

afe Banks 

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Lot 65 

Treasure Safe 

J. & E. Stevens – 

Circa 1897 



Estimate: $150 - $250 

Lot 67 

“New York” Bank 


Circa 1872 



(Missing Placard), 

Scarce 

Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 69 

Burglarproof 

House Safe 


August 17, 1897 


Condition: Mint, 

Mint, Mint 

Estimate: $500 - $750 

Lot 71 

Security Safe with 

CDV Card 

American – 

Circa 1890 


Estimate: $350 - $550 

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Lot 66 

Junior Safe Deposit 

Ives, Blakeslee – 

Circa 1897 



Plus 

Estimate: $200 - $300 

Lot 68 

Stenciled Door Safe 


Circa 1872 

A fantastic safe bank. 

A factory fl oor sample 

directly from a 

descendant of the 

J. & E. Stevens family. 



Estimate: $900 - $1,200 

Lot 70 

Stafford 

Registering Bank 

Schmibbe & Stillcock 

– Circa 1890 

Quite Scarce 



Plus 

Estimate: $500 - $750 

Lot 72 

Floral Safe 

Kyser & Rex – 

Circa 1890 


Condition: Near Mint, 

Certainly one of the 

fi nest known examples 

Estimate: $500 - $750

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Silverplated 

ilverplated Banks 

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Lot 73 Two Silverplate Tankards 

Probably English – Circa 1880 

Silverplate over Brass 

Both about 4 ½” tall 

Condition: Very Fine – Excellent, Estimate: $300 - $500 

Lot 75 Tankard and Cylinder with Rooster 

Probably French – Circa 1880 

Brass Plated 

Condition: Excellent, Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 77 Silverplate Tankard with Floral Decoration 

Probably Continental – Circa 1890 

About 4 ½” tall 

Material: Silver Plated, Condition: Excellent 

Estimate: $250 - $350 

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Lot 74 Two Silver/Brass Plate Urns 

Continental – Circa 1880 

Silverplate over Brass 

Both about 5” tall 

Condition: Very Fine – Excellent, Estimate: $300 - $500 

Lot 76 Two Silverplate Tankards 

Continental – Circa 1880 

Both about 3” tall 

Material: Silver Plated, Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 78 Elephant Raised Trunk – Cherub Rider 


About 5 ½” long 

Material: Silvered Lead, Condition: Excellent 

Estimate: $350 - $550

Lot 79 Pig with Cherub Rider 


Material: Silvered Lead, Condition: Fine 

Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 81 Fairy Under Mushroom 


Material: Brass, Condition: Very Fine 

Estimate: $200 - $300 

Lot 83 Sedan with Hinged Roof 


About 5” long 

Material: Silvered Lead, Condition: Pristine 

Estimate: $400 - $600 

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Lot 80 Silver Birthing Cup 

Inscribed “Charlotte Hirsh 

12 September 1847” 

Material: Silver, Condition: Very Fine 

Estimate: $450 - $650 

Lot 82 Elephant with Bent Knee – 

Monkey Rider 

Germany – Circa 1915 About 6” long 

Material: Silvered Lead, Condition: Pristine 

Estimate: $450 - $650 

Lot 84 Birthing Bank 

Inscribed “Reginald Tonks 

Born February 15, 1889” About 5” long 

Material: Brass, Condition: Excellent 

Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot 85 Apple Bank 

Kyser and Rex – Circa 1882 

The Apple Bank represents the very 

apex of design in the still bank production. 

The Apple is so fi nely sculpted 

and trope-l’oeil painted that even a bee 

has stopped to take a bite. 



Estimate: $2,500 - $4,000 

Lot 87 Battleship Maine – 

Large 

Grey Iron Casting – Circa 1900 

An extremely scarce and highly 

desirable still bank. 


Condition: Pristine Plus Paint, 

missing coin trap 

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 

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Lot 86 Battleship Maine 

Made by J. & E. Stevens 

Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1901 

This is one of the most beautiful and highly 

sought after still banks ever made. 

J. & E. Stevens made this bank three years 

after the actual sinking of the Battleship Maine. 

That act provoked the United States to declare 

war on Spain and the Spanish-American War 

ensued. A very superior example of the bank; 

with all original guns, masts and coin trap. 


Provenance: Ed Mosler Collection 


Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500

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Lot 89 

Castle with Side Steps 

Probably German – 

Circa 1890 

A large (10 ¼” tall) and 

impressive bank of extreme 

rarity. To our knowledge 

only a few examples exist. 

The bank is extremely 

detailed. It is photographed 

in the Cast Iron Building 

Bank Book by 

Bob & Shirley Peirce 

(105-b, pg. 83). 

A welcome addition 

to any collection. 



Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

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uilding Banks 

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Lot 88 Henley Tower 

English – Circa 1900 

The Henley Tower bank is 

extremely rare. To our 

knowledge only a few 

examples exist. Henley 

Tower is part of St. Mary’s 

church and is located in 

Henley-on-Thames, England. 

The tower was erected in the 

16th Century and restored 

circa 1900. This bank must 

have been made to raise funds 

for that renovation. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Lot 90 

Cupola Bank – 

Medium 


Circa 1872 



Estimate: $250 - $400 

Lot 92 Bungalow Bank 

Grey Iron Casting Company – Circa 1920 

Material: Cast Iron with Tin Baseplate 

Condition: Pristine Plus, Estimate: $450 - $650 

Lot 94 

U. S. Treasury Bank 

Grey Iron Casting 

Company – Circa 1925 

One of the better 

examples that we have 

ever seen. 

Material: Cast Iron with 

Tin Baseplate 


and Bright 

Estimate: $550 - $750 

Lot 96 

State Bank 

Kenton Hardware – 

Circa 1900 



Estimate: $175 - $225 

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Lot 91 

Colonial House – 

Large 

A. C. Williams – 

Circa 1920 

Scarce with Painted 

Highlights 



Estimate: $200 - $300 

Lot 93 

“Barrets” Bank 

English – Circa 1915 

3 ½” Wide 

Material: Tin 


Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 95 

National 

Recording Bank 

United States – 

April 7, 1891 

Rare Electroplated 

Finish 

Material: Cast Iron, 


Estimate: $450 - $650 

Lot 97 

Four Tower – 

Painted Version 


Circa 1895 



Estimate: $350 - $550

Lot 98 

Four Tower – Japanned Version 

J. & E. Stevens – Circa 1895 



Estimate: $300 - $500 

Lot 101 Roof Bank 




Estimate: $200 - $300 

Lot 99 City Bank with Teller 

H. L. Judd – Circa 1895 

Copper with Green Wash 

Truly Amazing and Bright 


Condition: Near Mint and Bright 

Estimate: $600 - $900 

Lot 102 Spar – Uhr 

Registering Bank 

U. S. Zone Germany – 1946 



Estimate: $200 - $300 

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Lot 100 Double Door 

A. C. Williams – Circa 1910 



Estimate: $250 - $350 

Lot 103 Home Savings Bank – 

Dog Finial 




Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot 104 Crown Bank – Large 




Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

Lot 106 Villa Bank 

Kyser & Rex – Circa 1894 



Estimate: $650 - $850 

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Lot 105 Gingerbread House 

French – Circa 1890 

An extremely rare and highly desirable building bank. 

One of the nicest painted examples we have ever seen. 



Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

Lot 107 Nickel Registering 

Bank 

U. S. A. – Circa 1932 



Estimate: $200 - $300 

Lot 108 Domed Mosque – 

Multicolor 

Grey Iron Casting Company – 

Circa 1915 

A very scarce multicolor example 

of a common bank. 



Estimate: $550 - $750

Lot 109 City Bank – Large 


An extremely rare and desirable bank. 

Probably less than 10 known examples exist. 

Large scaled and impressive. 



Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 

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Lot 110 Eagle Bank 


Quite possibly the most beautifully 

painted Eagle Bank known. 

We have certainly never 

seen a better one. 



Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 

Lot 111 Central Savings Bank 

Andy Moore #1201 


Lot 112 

“Home Savings” Type Bank 

Similar to Andy Moore #1201 


An extremely rare painted version 

with no bank advertisement 



Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500 


Condition: Pristine, with the 

original tin and wood coin 

holders and lock. 

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

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Lot 113 Bureau Caisse – Cast Iron 




Estimate: $500 - $700 

Lot 115 World’s Fair Administration Building 

United States – Dated 1893 

A wonderful and colorful bank depicting the 

Administration Building at the 

Columbian World’s Fair of 1893. 



Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

Lot 116 Tower Bank 

Kyser & Rex – Circa 1890 

A classic beauty made by Kyser & Rex of 

Philadelphia. Outstanding, all original condition. 



Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250 

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Lot 114 Bureau Caisse – Brass 


Material: Brass 


Estimate: $600 - $800

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lockwork Toys 

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Louis Hertz, the pioneering collector, prolifi c researcher and renowned author 

of books about antique toys and banks, reserved a place of honor for his discussion of 

the American clockwork toy industry. He affi rmed that these miniaturized, automated 

“Slices of Life” represented the highest level of achievement in design and function in 

the 19th century. Ironically, in the period, few children ever had the chance to enjoy 

their novel and amusing charms because they were very expensive. Ives Blakeslee circulated 

a list of their wares at the Centennial Exhibit in Philadelphia. The prices ranged 

from $2.00 to $5.00, an enormous sum of money for 1876. Jerome Secor’s “Freedman’s 

Bank” was even more expensive, a whopping $7.50. 

The clockwork toy industry emerged in Connecticut where clock-making had 

fl ourished since the mid 18th century. Clock manufacturers such as Seth Thomas 

could provide an abundant supply of inexpensive brass mechanisms to toy designers as 

a perfect drive engine for their fanciful and intricate creations. George Brown, Stevens 

& Brown, Jerome Secor, Automatic Toy Works, Ives-Blakeslee and Merriam Mfg. were 

among the most prominent players in the Connecticut toy industry. 

The Ives Brothers, possibly because of their association with Secor, produced 

the most realistically elaborate clockwork toys. They often chose to pictorialize their 

subjects as observed from everyday life. Roosters pecking at their feet (127), children 

see-sawing up and down (123) and a myriad of self-walking and dancing fi gures to 

name just a few. 

Ives also produced a line of toys depicting African-American subjects at their 

daily toil. Included in this sale are the Preacher at his Pulpit (124 & 126), a “Women’s 

Rights” activist believed to be a characterization of real-life suffragist Sojourner Truth 

(129), “Uncle Tom” the Fiddler (122), “Aunt Chloe” the Washerwoman (117), a Nurse 

Maid and Her Ward (130) and a pair of Sparring Pugilists (118). Rounding out this 

offering of rare toys is the highly prized “Banjo Player” (131) by Jerome Secor. The 

production standards and quality of these clockwork toys was of such a high caliber, 

that, oftentimes, they still operate as well as they did when they were brand new. 

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Lot 117 The Washer Woman 

a.k.a. “Aunt Chloe” 

Made by Ives, Blakeslee 

Bridgeport, Connecticut – Circa 1875 

Ives earliest production of clockwork toys were presented on painted pedestals, often embellished with 

fancy stencil decorations. Here, we fi nd a washerwoman furiously scrubbing her laundry by hand. 

Material: Wood, tin and papier-mâché 


One of only 5 or 6 known specimens 

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000 

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Lot 118 The Boxers 

a.k.a. Sparring Pugilists 



The articulated action of this toy is nothing short of miraculous. Two young men square off to 

practice their boxing techniques. True to life, they are seen lunging, ducking and throwing jabs. 

Material: Mahogany, cast iron, tin, papier-mâché and cloth. 

Condition: Near Mint Plus 

Probably the fi nest known example of this toy. 

Estimate: $9,000 - $12,000 

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Lot 120 The Juba Dancers 

By Automatic Toy Works 

Connecticut – Circa 1873 

This iconic toy was the fi rst of many toys to 

follow that featured jigging fi gures. 

Material: Papier Mâché and wood. 


Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 

Lot 119 

Banjo Player Blinking Eye Clock 

Bradley & Hubbard 


A classic blinking eye clock made just after 

the Civil War. These clocks were made to 

amuse and could work for 30 hours. 

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Estimate: $2,200 - $2,800 

Lot 121 George Washington Drum Dancer 

Manufactured by Ives, Blakeslee 

Bridgeport, Connecticut circa 1876 

This rare political toy shows the father of our 

county jigging up and down on a patriotic drum. 

Material: Papier Mâché, wood and tin. 

Condition: Excellent. 

(Silk costume fraying) 

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Lot 122 

“Uncle Tom” The Fiddler 


Bridgeport, Connecticut – 

Circa 1880 

Material: Wood, papier-mâché, 

and cloth 


Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 

Lot 123 Seesaw Clockwork Toy 

Manufactured by Ives, Blakeslee, Bridgeport, Connecticut – Circa 1880 

A little girl and boy seesaw up and down before your very eyes. Notice in particular, how realistic 

the action seems when they push their feet off the ground. 

Material: Wood, tin hands, legs and faceplates. Condition: Excellent Plus 

Provenance: Louis Hertz Collection Provenance: Gary Smith Collection 

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000 

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Lot 124 Preacher in the Pulpit 

On Blue Base in Original Box 



The preacher rocks back and forth, hammering his hand on the 

lectern to emphasize his points while he delivers his sermon. 

Material: Cast Iron Feet, wood, papier-mâché and tin. 

Condition: Near Mint with the original box. 

Provenance: Louis Hertz Collection 

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 

Lot 126 Preacher in the Pulpit 

On Red Base in Original Box 



The preacher rocks back and forth, hammering his hand on the 

lectern to emphasize his points, while he delivers his sermon. 

Material: Cast Iron Feet, wood, papier-mâché and tin. 

Condition: Pristine with Original Box 

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 

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Lot 125 Walking Santa Claus 

Made by Ives, Blakeslee Co. 


One of a series of nine walking 

fi gures made by Ives, Blakeslee. 

Santa works well, walking instead 

of fl ying to deliver his toys. 

Material: Cast Lead Head and Hands, 

Wood, Fabric with Cast Iron Shoes 

Provenance: Louis Hertz Collection 


Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

Lot 127 Pecking Roosters 


Bridgeport, Connecticut – 

Circa 1880 

This is the only known example 

of this very unusual toy. Meant 

to simulate the feeding frenzy 

caused by the tossing of the feed 

in the farmyard, the action created 

for this toy is very realistic. 

Material: Wood, wire and 

feathers 


Bottom of box has split 

in wood. 

Estimate: $6,500 - $8,500 

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Lot 128 Monkey Churning Butter 



This ambitious little monkey churns 

away at a feverish pace when he is 

wound up. 

Material: Wood, Cast Iron, lead, 

mohair & cloth. 


One of only 4 or 5 examples 

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Lot 129 “Women’s Rights” Advocate 



Like the preacher, she moves in a way that makes sure you’re listening to her lecture on suffrage. 

Many collector’s have theorized that this is an image of Sojourner Truth, the real-life suffragist. 

Truth was recently honored when her statue became the fi rst ever of a black woman 

to be included in the Capitol’s collection. 

Material: Walnut, cast iron, papier-mâché and cloth. 


Probably the fi nest known specimen of this rare toy 

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 

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Lot 130 The Old Nurse 



Of all the “black-themed” clockwork toys that Ives produced, the nursemaid is probably the rarest. 

It depicts a tender moment when the baby’s nurse gently rocks the infant in her arms. Only a handful 

of these toys exist, of which this is the fi nest known example, offered here in it’s original box. 

Material: Wood, bisque, papier-mâché and cloth. 

Condition: Near Mint in the Original Box 

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 

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Lot 131 The Banjo Player 

Made by Jerome Secor 


The banjo player is one from a series of four articulated black fi gures that Secor produced during the 

late 1870’s. The other three include a bones player, a tambourine player and a female churchgoer known 

as “Sister Lucinda”. When wound up, he strums his banjo and taps his foot to keep the beat. All the while, 

his head and shoulders sway in a way that is consistent with the action of playing the banjo. 

Material: Wood, Cast Iron, Sheet Steel and Lead 


Estimate: $18,000 - $25,000 

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Lot 132 The Hook Behind 

Ives, Blakeslee and Williams 


This is truly a beautiful and magnifi cent 

American tin clockwork toy. It depicts 

an elderly white woman riding in her 

gig, while a young black boy hooks 

behind her. The horse articulates, 

simulating galloping and the black boy’s 

legs are articulated, simulating his 

running behind. The toy is 17” long 

and works very well. Is your mantle 

ready for this impressive toy? 

Material: Tin, Wood, Cloth and 

Cast Iron 


(Boy missing a cloth hat) 

Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000 

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Lot 133 “Hotels” and “Depots” Clockwork Omnibus 

Probably Hull & Stafford 


American tin clockwork toys do not get any fi ner than this one. It is an early toy, circa 1865, 

and was probably made by Hull & Stafford. The toy is marked “Hotels” and “Depots”. The color of 

this toy is truly magnifi cent. The door at the rear of the omnibus opens. The toy is a very impressive 

22” long, and works well. A fantastic addition for even the most sophisticated tin toy collector. 

Material: Tin (Cast Iron Wheels) 

Condition: Overall Very Fine (Red colors with some restoration, the original fi gure restored) 

Estimate: $45,000 - $65,000 

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Lot 134 Oversized Dog Cart 

George Brown Meriden, Connecticut – Circa 1890 

This toy is 24” long and beyond scarce. In fact we have never seen another like it. 

Material: Tin (Cast Iron Wheels) Condition: Dog Excellent, Cart Restored Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 

Lot 135 Marklin “Jolanda” River Boat 

Made in Germany – Circa 1910 

The iconic large scale version of the “Jolanda” made by Marklin. The boat measures 28” long and is clockwork. 

This boat was found intact, but in poor paint condition in the late 1970’s. It was immaculately restored about 

30 years ago and is all original, except for the rear fl ag and boat carrier which were made at that time. The boat 

works very well and looks all original to the naked eye. The 30 year old paint has crazed and looks great. 

Material: Tin 

Condition: professionally Restored (Original Parts throughout, except as noted above) 

Estimate: $14,000 - $20,000 

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Lot 136 Paddlewheel Boat Bell Toy 

By James Fallows 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Circa 1885 

A wonderful American tin bell toy in the shape of 

a paddlewheel boat. As the boat is pulled along, 

a bell with clapper rings. This toy is 13” long. 


Condition: Professionally Restored 

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

Lot 138 

American Tin Hoop Toy 

(Brown Horse) 

Probably George Brown 

Meriden, Connecticut – 

Circa 1880 

A great early American tin hoop 

toy with red hoop and brown 

horse. This toy with a 5 ½” 

diameter is beautiful. 

Material: Tin 


some paint enhanced 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

Lot 139 

Tin Hoop Toy – 

Boy Riding Dog 

Probably Althof Bergman 

Circa 1885 

Hoop toys are extremely scarce. 

This one with a 4 ½” diameter. 

Material: Tin 

Condition: Hoop Very Fine, Boy 

on Dog Repainted 

Estimate: $600 - $800 

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Lot 137 Elephant on Platform Bell Toy 



A scarce American tin bell toy. It is 7 ½” long. 

Material: Tin 

Condition: Fair – Good 

Estimate: $450 - $650 

Lot 140 

American Tin Hoop Toy 

(White Horse) 

Probably George Brown 

Meriden, Connecticut – 

Circa 1880 

Another fantastic American 

tin hoop toy with a blue hoop 

and white horse. The toy has 

a 6 ¼” diameter. 

Material: Tin 


some paint enhanced 

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Lot 141 Horse and Rider Platform Toy 

James Fallows – Circa 1880 

A classic American tin toy equstrian. 

On a 9” platfrom base. 



Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

Lot 143 “Jupiter” Bell Toy Locomotive 

Probably James Fallows 


A wonderful American tin bell toy in the shape 

of a locomotive. The toy is 8 ½” long and the 

bell rings as the toy is pulled. 


Condition: Excellent (Some repaint to red color) 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

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Lot 142 Old Woman and the Shoe 

Paper Lithography on Wood 

Probably W. S. Reed Company 

Leominster, Massachusetts – Circa 1890 

An extremely rare paper lithographed toy. 

In fact, we have only seen one other in 35 years. 

The toy is 9” long. 

Material: Wood and Paper 

Condition: Very Good Overall 

Estimate: $800 - $1,200 

Lot 144 Elephant Double Platform Bell Toy 



A wonderful and scarce double platform bell toy 

with articulated top tier. As the toy is pulled 

the bells ring out. This toy is 11” long. 


Condition: Parts Excellent, Parts Very Good 

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Lot 145 The Tally Ho 

Carpenter Toys 

Port Chester, New York – Circa 1885 

The “Tally Ho” is without any doubt the quintessential passenger conveyance vehicle ever made. 

It is the Holy Grail of Horsedrawn Toys that every serious collector hopes to acquire one day. 

The toy is 27” long and is in great condition. 


Condition: Excellent Plus, fi gures are fantastic replacements 

Estimate: $14,000 - $20,000 

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Lot 147 Royal Circus Trapeze Van 

Hubley Mfg. Co. 


This scarce vehicle has mirrors on either 

side with carved lions appearing to be 

holding them up. As the toy is pulled, 

the center monkey revolves around to 

amuse all. Original tailgate. 


Condition: Excellent with minor repaint 

to monkey 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

Lot 148 Royal Circus Bandwagon 


Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Circa 1915 

A fantastic toy made to lead the parade of Royal Circus toys into your hometown. 

Scarce with blue carriage and white horses. The musicians in red and white uniforms 

are scarce as well. The toy is 22” long and a real mantelpiece. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Excellent Plus 

Estimate: $2,500 - $4,000 

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Lot 146 Royal Circus Tiger Cage 



This toy is 16” long and in excellent, 

all original condition. 



Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Lot 150 Royal Circus Polar Bear Cage – Red 



The smaller 12” Cage Wagon. 


Condition: Excellent Estimate: $700 - $1,000 

Lot 152 Miniature Goat Cart 

Kyser & Rex 


An extremely rare, charming and colorful little toy. 

One of only a handful of toys ever produced by them. 


Condition: Pristine Estimate: $700 - $1,200 

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Lot 149 Royal Circus Calliope 



This is the early version with an eccentric 

mechanism that activates a bellows mechanism 

to create the organ’s music. Heavily embossed 

body with gold highlights. Scarce white 

parade horses. Toy is 16” long. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 

Lot 151 Royal Circus Lion Cage Wagon – Green 



The smaller 12” Cage Wagon. 

Beautiful, all original, condition. 


Condition: Excellent Plus Estimate: $800 - $1,200 

Lot 153 Harris Dog Cart 

Toledo, Ohio – Circa 1900 

A scarce and desirable dog drawn toy. 

The toy is 10 ½” long. 


Condition: Very Fine Estimate: $600 - $900

Lot 155 

“Hygeia” Ice Wagon 

Ives, Blakeslee & Williams 


An extremely colorful and 

highly sought after toy. It is 

quite scarce and rare to retain 

its original black boy fi gure at 

the rear. The toy is 18” long. 



Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 

Lot 156 Broadway Car Line Trolley 

Wilkens Toy Co., Keene, New Hampshire – Circa 1895 

A scarce and charming toy made by Wilkens Hardware. Excellent all original, 

unrepaired condition which is hard to fi nd. The toy is 18 ½” long with the original driver. 



Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500 

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Lot 154 Kenton Gig 

Kenton, Ohio – Circa 1905 



Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Lot 158 Ives Fire Chief 


Louis Hertz called Ives fi ve fi re toys 

“A Royal Flush”. The complete set 

included a pumper, a hose reel, a hook 

and ladder, fi re patrol and a fi re chief. 

The fi re chief is the rarest vehicle in the 

fl ush. This toy is 16” long. 


Condition: Very Fine (red wheels and 

hitch repainted long ago) 

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

Lot 159 Ideal Toy Co. Hook & Ladder 

Detroit, Michigan – Circa 1890 

Ideal toys are extremely hard to fi nd. The company was only in the business of 

selling toys for two or three years. This toy is 30” long. 


Condition: Near Excellent (one red wheel under the horse with small piece missing) 

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 

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Lot 157 Ideal Pumper 


Another scarce fi re toy by Ideal, 

that is in excellent condition. 

The toy is 21 ½” long. 



(rear fi gure is an original, 

but not to this toy) 

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

Lot 161 

Kenton Fire Pumper 



Condition: Pristine and Bright 

Estimate: $700 - $1,000 

Lot 162 Dent Hook & Ladder 

Fullerton, Pennsylvania – Circa 1900 

A scarce, beautiful and majestic toy made by Dent Hardware, circa 1900. This is a 

deluxe example with thickly electroplated back end. It is a large scale toy (but not oversized) 

and is about 31” long. Unusually great condition. 


Condition: Pristine and Bright 

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

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Lot 160 

Sheimer Fire Pumper 


Sheimer toys are scarce 

as the company was 

only in business for 

a few years. 

This toy is 15” long. 



Estimate: $700 - $1,000

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The toys made by Pratt & Letchworth during the 1880’s and 1890’s are some of the 

most detailed and beautifully painted of that era. Pratt & Letchworth was located 

in Buffalo, New York and marketed their toys as Buffalo Malleable Iron Toys. They 

were bought by Wilkins Toy Co. of Keene, New Hampshire around the turn of the 

century. 

Lot 164 

Pratt & Letchworth Hose Reel 

Buffalo, NY - Circa 1890 

Can’t you just imagine this vehicle 

pulling up to a tenement building 

on fi re? The toy is 15” long. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500 

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Lot 163 

Pratt & Letchworth Fire Pumper 


Very seldom found in such gorgeous 

condition. The toy is 18” long. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500 

Lot 165 

Pratt & Letchworth Hook 

and Ladder 


Another classic beauty. 

In all original pristine condition 

and very bright. The toy is 24” 

long. 

Material: Cast Iron, Ladders Wood 


Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500

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Lot 166 Charity Swing Bell Toy 

Ives, Blakeslee & Williams 


An extremely rare and impressive bell toy known 

as the “Charity Swing”. There are fewer than 

5 known examples of this toy. It was made to 

accommodate a small china or porcelain doll. 


Provenance: Bob Stewart Collection, 

Donal Markey Collection 


Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000 

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Lot 167 

Saratoga Chimes Bell Toy 

J. & E. Stevens 

Cromwell, Connecticut – 

Circa 1890 

Horse and rider have won 

the race and pull the wreath 

of roses in victory. 

All original and 11” long. 



Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

Lot 169 

Bob & Bruno Bell Toy 

Gong Bell Company 


This is an extremely scarce 

bell toy featuring the comic 

characters “Bob & Bruno”. 


Material: Cast Iron, Steel Wheels 


Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

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Lot 168 

Gator Baiter Bell Toy 

Gong Bell Mfg. Co. 


A racist depiction of a black boy 

being used as bait to lure an 

alligator from the water. 

This toy is 7” long. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Lot 170 Ives Boy and Girl Scale 


An extremely rare and desirable little toy made by Ives, Blakeslee and Williams circa 1890. 

There are probably less than 20 known examples. The toy is 9 ½” long. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Excellent Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 

Lot 171 Eagle Rocker Bell Toy 


This bell toy was probably made for the 

Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia. 

It is 5” long. 



Estimate: $500 - $700 

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Lot 172 

Fishing Toy – Assembled Pattern 



This is an assembled brass pattern 

for an extremely rare J. & E. Stevens 

fi shing toy. It was assembled from 

original pattern parts owned by 

descendents of a Stevens Factory 

fl oor employee. 

Material: Brass 


Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500

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Lot 174 Hubley “Lindy” Airplane 


A classic toy airplane made right after 

Lindbergh’s Cross-Atlantic fl ight in 1927. 

Toy has a 10” wingspan. 



Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

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Lot 173 

Hubley “America” Airplane 


The toy has a 17” wingspan and is 14” long. 

It’s a timeless classic. 

Material: Cast Iron (Tires Rubber) 


Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Lot 176 

Alphonse & Gaston Automobile 

Kenton Hardware 

Kenton Ohio – Circa 1910 

An extremely scarce and desirable toy depicting 

two comic characters, Alphonse & 

Gaston, politely nodding to each other as 

the car is pulled along. The toy is 8” long, 

in truly Excellent Condition and all original. 


Provenance: Robert Brady Collection 


Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 

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Lot 175 

Kenton Happy Hooligan Police Patrol 


A scarce, graphic and highly desirable comic 

character toy made by Kenton Hardware, circa 

1905. It depicts Happy Hooligan being billy 

clubbed by the local constable. The policeman’s arm 

is articulated to make the movement. The vehicles 

driver is Gloomy Gus, another comic strip character 

of the day. This example is in amazing, all original, 

condition and perhaps the fi nest known example. 



Condition: Pristine Plus, certainly one of the 

best known examples 

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 

Lot 177 Sight Seeing Auto #899 

Kenton Hardware 


An extremely rare toy made by Kenton Hardware, 

circa 1905. This toy is based upon a life size sightseeing 

vehicle popular in cities at the beginning of 

the 20th century. It is rare to fi nd this toy in such 

excellent condition with all its original fi gures. 

The passengers include: Gloomy Gus, The Sailor, 

Mama Katzenjammer, Papa Katzenjammer and 

Happy Hooligan, all comic characters of that era. 


Condition: Excellent Plus with 

original steering wheel 

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Lot 179 Arcade Flat Top Buick Cab 

Arcade Mfg. Co. 

Freeport, Illinois – Circa 1925 

Arcade is considered by many automotive 

toy collectors to be the premium toy 

maker of the day. This toy is graphic, 

colorful and simply beautiful. It is 8” long. 


Provenance: Robert Brady 


Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 

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Lot 178 

Hubley Hook & Ladder 

Lancaster, Pennsylvania – 

Circa 1925 

A classic mid 1920’s Hubley fi re 

toy. It’s open frame body made it 

easy for children to play with it. 

The toy is about 15” long. 

Original Hubley decal on the hood. 

Material: Cast Iron, Ladders Steel 


Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

Lot 180 

Hubley Grasshopper – 

Large Size 


Circa 1935 

The classic large size walking 

Grasshopper toy by Hubley Toy 

Company made circa 1935. 

The toy is 10” long and in Pristine, 

all original condition. 

Material: Cast Iron, 

Rubber Wheels 


Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Lot 182 

Hubley Chrysler Airfl ow with Box 


Without question the fi nest known 

example of this toy automobile. 

The car is chipless and in Mint Plus 

condition with its original box. 

The toy is 7 ¾” long and comes 

complete with battery operated 

headlights. 



Condition: Mint-Mint-Mint 

with original box 

Finest known example 

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 

Lot 183 

Arcade Greyhound Lines Bus with Original Box 



This classic toy bus mimics exactly the actual Greyhound 

bus of the day. The condition is Mint-Mint-Mint with 

the original cardboard box. 

Material: Cast Iron (Rubber Tires) 


Condition: Mint-Mint-Mint with Original Box 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

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Lot 181 

Hubley Bell Telephone Truck 


Circa 1935 

Rare to fi nd this classic Hubley toy in 

such pristine condition. It is 17” long 

and retains its original pull string and 

wooden ball. 


Condition: Near Mint, pole carrier 

tires have fl at spots 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

Lot 184 Allis-Chalmers Tractor & Trailer 



Painted orange overall with trimmed lettering in black. 

The trailer attaches to the tractor hitch. There is a 

chrome plated lever that allows the trailer to drop its load. 

The toy is 13” overall. 

Material: Cast Iron (Rubber Tires) 


Condition: Pristine Toy with Excellent Condition Box 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Lot 185 International Harvester Cab 

Over Engine Stake Truck 

Arcade Mfg. Co. – Circa 1938 

An extremely scarce and colorful Arcade toy. Painted 

yellow overall with black side stripes. International 

decals on both doors. The toy is 9” long. 



Condition: Mint-Mint-Mint with the original box 

Possibly the fi nest known example 

Condition: $2,500 - $4,000 

Lot 187 

1939 World’s Fair Tractor Train with Box 



These open seat tractor trains pulled people visiting the 

1939 Worlds Fair from the parking lots to the front gate 

of the exhibition. This toy copies exactly the colors and 

detail of those trams. The toy is 7 ½” long. 

Material: Cast Iron, Tin Roof 


Condition: Mint-Mint-Mint with the original cardboard 

box (one fl ap end missing) 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

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Lot 186 

International Stake Truck (Red) with Box 


Fire engine red with silver highlights. 

This truck has an enclosed cab with high stake 

side body. International decal on both doors. 





Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

Lot 188 Caterpillar Diesel Tractor with Box 


Painted in yellow overall, the exposed engine done in 

silver. Embossed “Caterpillar” on the radiator. 

Nickel plated driver with metal wheels and treads. 

Quite possibly the fi nest known example. 

Material: Cast Iron (Steel Treads) 



Probably the fi nest known example 

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

Lot 189 Open Touring Car Windup 

H. Yamada Company Japanese – Circa 1920 

An extremely rare and highly desirable Japanese windup touring car by H. Yamada. The driver is articulated 

and moves as the toy goes. Their trademark looks remarkably similar to that of Ernst Paul Lehmann. 

A chance to own a really scarce automobile. Toy is 11” long and works well. 

Material: Tin Condition: Excellent Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 

Lot 190 Carette Limousine 

Georges Carette Germany – Circa 1912 

A highly graphic and desirable toy made by Georges Carette circa 1912. 

The toy is 12” long with excellent lithography and works well. 

Material: Tin Condition: Excellent Plus Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500 

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Lot 191 Bing De Dion 


A scarce and early German windup toy automobile known as a “De Dion”. 

This toy exactly copies autos of the day. 

Material: Tin Condition: Near Pristine Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 

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Lot 192 

Chad Valley Delivery Van 

(Biscuit Tin) 


Scarce windup version with 

original sheet steel key. This 

toy is extremely graphic and 

has a lot of eye appeal. 

Roof slides for biscuit 

retrieval. This toy/biscuit 

tin is 10” long. 

Material: Tin 

Provenance: 

Robert Brady Collection 

Condition: Near Mint Toy, 

box worn 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Lot 193 Clown on Tricycle Chased by Dogs 

German (Probably J. Distler) – Circa 1935 

We have never seen this cute little toy before. It 

is marked “Germany” on the cardboard box. It is 

likely the work of J. Distler. It is in Mint-Mint- 

Mint Condition with the original box. In fact, 

the dogs have not even been attached to the toy. 

Material: Tin 


Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

Lot 195 Bing DeDion Windup Car 


A charming windup early automobile known as 

DeDion by Gebruder Bing of Nuremburg, Germany 

circa 1905. Charming reddish brown body with lime 

green molded seats. The toy is 6” long and works well. 

Material: Tin 

Condition: Very Fine (very minor retouch to 

the body, missing head lamp) 

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500 

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Lot 194 Merry-Go-Round Windup 

By Mueller & Kader 


An extremely rare and desirable German 

windup Merry-Go-Round by Mueller & 

Kader of Germany. The toy has wonderful 

lithography on the canopy and colorful paint 

on its structure. Overall in Excellent, 

working condition. The original dolls 

are bisque, wood and composition. 

Toy is 14” tall. 

Material: Tin, Wood, Bisque & Composition 


Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

Lot 196 

Delivery Boy Windup Motorized Tricycle 

Made by J. Issamayer 


Another fantastic German windup toy. 

It depicts a young delivery boy in uniform 

delivering packages using a motorized tricycle. 

The toy is 7 ½” long and works well. 

He changes his direction as he goes along. 

Material: tin 

Condition: Excellent Plus (the boy is restored) 

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

Lot 198 Ives Walking Kangaroo 


This is an extremely scarce articulated, walking 

Kangaroo probably by Ives, Blakeslee Co. circa 1895. 

It is well japanned and about 6” long. 


Condition: Near pristine 

Estimate: $700 - $1,000 

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Lot 197 Betty Boop Tambourine 

Japanese – Circa 1935 

A scarce, colorful and cute tambourine 

toy made in Japan, circa 1935. 

It has a 6” diameter. 

Material: Tin 


Estimate: $800 - $1,200 

Lot 199 Two 

Clowns 

on a Top 

German – 

Circa 1915 

A really cute hand 

painted gyroscopic 

toy made in 

Germany circa 1915. 

Tie a string around 

the base of the top, 

pull it hard and 

watch it spin. 

Material: Tin 


Estimate: 

$1,200 - $1,800

Lot 200 Ideal Bicycle Riders 

Produced by Ideal Mfg. Co. 


This is one of only two known examples, both found in 

Minnesota. The articulated bicyclist in the center has an 

extremely realistic motion, as though he were pedaling 

his bicycle down the street. The two cyclists on either 

side accompany him on his journey. A chance to own a 

fantastic and rare American toy. Amazingly, there are no 

splits or cracks in the hard rubber tires. 


Condition: Pristine Plus, Truly Amazing 

Provenance: Bob Stewart and Robert Brady Collections 

Estimate: $15,000 - $22,000 

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Lot 201 Alligator in Trough Blowpipe Bank 

Long Attributed to James Fallows Philadelphia, PA. – Circa 1875 

Only a handful of examples of this unusually designed bank have ever come to light. The action is very 

novel indeed. Place a coin in the receptacle seen at the far end of the trough. When the pipe is blown 

into with signifi cant force, the alligator emerges from his shed and grabs the penny. An intake of breath 

causes the alligator to retreat to his shed and deposit the coin. 

Lot 203 Bad Accident 

Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company 


A racist depiction of a black driver 

eating watermelon as he takes his cart 

to market. Place a coin between the 

driver’s feet, depress the lever and a 

little black boy comes out from behind 

the bush, causing the mule to rear and 

the cart to fl ip back; “A Bad Accident”. 


Condition: Near Pristine with 

Wood Box 

Estimate: $6,500 - $8,500 

Mechanical 

echanical Banks 

anks 

Material: Painted & Stenciled Tin Condition: Fine 

Provenance: Perelman Toy Museum Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 

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Lot 202 

Artillery Bank – Confederate Soldier 



A coin is placed in the mortar/cannon 

and the hammer is set in place. When 

the lever is pressed, it causes the coin to 

fl y through the air and into the tower. 

This is the scarcer version, presented 

with a Southern soldier. 


Condition: Very Fine Plus 

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Lot 204 Atlas Bank 

Unknown Manufacturer, Probably produced in the 1890’s. 

A clever capitalist adage appears in raised letters on the top of the Atlas Bank: “Money Moves the World”. 

These words are closely tied to the action of the bank. To deposit a coin, the lever must be pushed leftward, 

exposing the coin aperture. When released, the globe spins several times on Atlas’ shoulders. Thus, in the 

case of the Atlas Bank, money literally moves the world. Coincidentally, the silver & gold painted fi nish of 

the base evokes the opulent wealth and taste of the Gilded Age, the era in which robber barons such as 

Andrew Carnegie, J. Gould, and John D. Rockefeller ruled as capitalist icons. 

Material: Cast Iron, White Metal Figure and Paper-covered wooden globe 

Provenance: Leon Cameto Collection, Larry Feld Collection 

Condition: As close to Mint as you get. 

Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000 

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Lot 205 Boy Scout Camp Bank 



Boy Scouts on a camping trip 

have erected their teepee and are seen 

preparing food in their cauldron. 

An owl perched in a branch sets a 

mysterious tone for the woodsy locale. 

The coin placed in the top of the tree 

is deposited when the lever is pressed. 

Simultaneously, a Boy Scout raises 

the troop fl ag. 


Provenance: Larry Feld Collection 


Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 

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Lot 206 Boys Stealing Watermelons 

Made by Kyser & Rex Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Circa 1890 

This is without question one of the fi nest known examples of the “Boys Stealing Watermelons” bank. The quality 

and richness of the paint is truly magnifi cent. Place a coin in the doghouse roof slot. Depress the lever and 

the dog comes out to frighten the boy reaching for his watermelon, as the coin drops into the bank. 


Condition: Near Mint and Bright. 

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 

Lot 207 

Bureau Bank with 

Patriotic Details 


This trick drawer bureau 

bank is unknown to us. 

Material: Wood & Paper 

Labels 


Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

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Lot 208 Five Cent Adding Bank 

Issac Pforzheimer 

New York, New York – Circa 1889 

Material: Cast Iron & Lead 

Condition: Very Fine Paint, 

(small piece near the door is missing) 

Estimate: $600 - $900

Lot 209 

Automatic Fortune Savings 

Bank (Tin) 

Patent by Leon Soroko 

London, England – 

February 22, 1926 

An extremely rare and desirable 

bank. Place a coin in the slot atop 

the bank and dial will spin randomly. 

Where it stops, your fortune is told. 

Probably only 5 or 6 known 

examples of this bank. 



Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 

Lot 211 

Bear – Slot in Chest 

Made by the 

Kenton Mfg. Co. 


When a coin is put 

into the bear’s chest, 

the mouth will open. 


Condition: Very Good 

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

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Lot 210 Bad Accident 



A racist depiction of a black driver eating watermelon 

as he takes his cart to market. Place a coin between 

the drivers feet, depress the lever and a little black boy 

comes out from behind the bush, causing the mule to 

rear and the cart to fl ip back; “A Bad Accident”. 


Condition: Very Fine and Bright 

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

Lot 212 

Bear and Tree Stump 

Made by the H. L. Judd 

Manufacturing Company 

Wallingford, Connecticut 

– Circa 1880 

This is the rare version of 

this exquisite little bank, 

presented with deluxe 

Japanned black fi nish. 

Be careful or the hungry 

bear will swallow 

all your coins. 



Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Lot 213 Bird on Roof Bank 



To operate, place the bird in the upright 

position and pull the lever. The bird’s crest 

feathers will drop the penny directly 

into the bank. 




Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 

Lot 214 Boy on Trapeze 

J. Barton Smith Company 

Philadelphia, PA – 

Circa 1890 

This bank was originally marketed 

as “French’s Automatic Toy Savings 

Bank”. Presumably, when adjusted 

properly, the weights of different 

size coins determine how many 

revolutions the boy will make. 

At least, that was their original 

marketing claim. 



Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500 

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Lot 215 

Calumet Bank, Type II 

Calumet Baking Powder 

Company 

Chicago, Illinois – 

Circa 1924 

Material: Tin & Cardboard 


Estimate: $150 - $250 

Lot 216 

Boy Scout Camp Bank 

Made by the 

J. & E. Stevens Company 

Cromwell, Connecticut 

Circa 1912 

Put a coin in the slot atop 

the tree and press the lever. 

Then you will see the Boy 

Scout raise the fl ag and the 

coin will drop into 

the bank. 


Condition: An old repaint, 

looks good 

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Lot 217 Boy Robbing the Bird’s Nest Bank 



This bank, perhaps better than any other, exemplifi es how mechanical 

banks convey a “sense of narrative” because of the way in which they are 

designed and presented. An inquisitive boy has come upon a bird’s nest 

ensconced in the low-lying branch of a tree. Curious, he tosses his hat 

on the ground and shimmies up some berry-laden vines and begins to 

edge his way out on the branch. At the same time, Papa and Mama 

bird are returning to defend their unborn young. A catastrophe ensues. 

To operate the bank, place the tree limb in the upright position 

and rest a coin in the aperture at the base of the tree. 

When the silver lever on the left is pushed down, the tree 

limb appears to break, knocking the coin into the bank. 


Provenance: Perelman Toy Museum 


A truly stunning example 

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 

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Lot 218 The Bread Winners Bank 

Based on a design by Charles Bailey 

Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens 


Regarded by collectors as one of the greatest mechanical toy banks ever produced. The 

Bread Winners Bank derives its imagery from the controversial debate that raged in the 

press as to the harmful nature of monopolies. Indeed, the bank references the rise of 

unionism and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, which enabled the federal government to 

break up any businesses that were perceived as monopolies. 

The fi gure on the right represents the labor force, the immigrant population that went 

to work in our nation’s factories. His daily toil earns him honest money as depicted by 

the “Honest Labor” loaf of bread. At the other end of the bank we fi nd the head of the 

capitalist factory-owner rising out of a bag of money labeled: “Boodle, Steal and Bribery”. 

His earnings are the opposite of honest, they are underhanded and criminal. 

Caught in the middle is a fi gure that can only be described as Semitic in appearance. 

He holds a giant club marked monopoly. Jews such as Samuel Gompers were among 

the very earliest labor negotiators. However, even though they pushed for the rights of 

laborers and advocated for unions, Jews were often vilifi ed in the press, and their efforts 

were deemed suspicious, at best. 

In the case of the Bread Winners Bank, the “Rascal/Jew” is sent fl ying up in the air, but 

when his feet land on the ground again he is depicted as being closer to the side of the 

factory owner than that of the laborer. 



Provenance: Al Caron Collection, Robert Brady Collection, 

Larry Feld Collection, 

Estimate: $90,000 - $120,000 

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Lot 219 Bull Dog Bank, Coin on Nose 



Place a coin on the dog’s nose and pull his tail. 

He will swallow your coin. 




Estimate: $2,500 - $4,500 

Lot 221 Butting Buffalo 

Made by Kyser & Rex 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 

March 20, 1888 

A colorful and highly desirable 

bank, made by Kyser 

& Rex. The not so subtle 

bigotry of this bank involves 

a black boy being butted up 

a tree to come face-to-face 

with a raccoon, as the coin is 

deposited. The implication 

is the meeting of two coons. 



Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 

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Lot 220 Bull Dog Savings Bank 

Ives, Blakeslee 


One of only two clockwork mechanical banks ever 

made. The dog grabs the coin when the lever is 

pressed. It passes through his body and drops into 

the bank. Works very well. 



Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500

Lot 223 Butting Goat 

Manufactured by the H. L. Judd Company 

Wallingford, Connecticut – Circa 1885 

This is a scarce little bank. To operate, place a coin in 

the slot in the tree stump. Then release the goat and 

he will ram it into the tree. 



Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

Lot 222 Butting Ram – Man Thumbs Nose 

Patent issued to Ole Storle 

Made by the Wagner & Zwiebel Machine Shop 

Burlington, Wisconsin – Circa 1895 

Simple design and amusing action made this bank a small folk art masterpiece. Rest a coin in the slot 

at the top of the tree stump. Press the lever and the ram butts the coin into the bank while the man 

leans back and thumbs his nose. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Near Mint 

Probably the fi nest known specimen Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000 

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Lot 224 Cabin Bank 



Place a coin on the roof and pull the broom 

forward, causing the fi gure to fl ip over and kick 

the coin into the bank. 



Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Lot 225 Calamity Bank, Rare Chocolate Base Color 



The “Calamity Bank” portrays collegiate football as it was played at the beginning 

of the 20th Century. In this particular example, we fi nd two defense tacklers from 

Yale (blue details) taking down a running fullback from Harvard (crimson details). 

Wearing only nominal protective gear, many players sustained serious injuries. 

President Teddy Roosevelt viewed this situation as very dangerous. He planned to 

incorporate the abolition of collegiate football as part of his platform for re-election 

in 1904. It’s a good thing that his political advisors talked him out of it. 


Provenance: Stephen Steckbeck Collection 


Probably the second best known example sold with original box. 

Estimate: $60,000 - $90,000 

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Lot 226 Dinah Bank 

Produced by John Harper 

Willenhall, England – Circa 1911 


Provenance: Stephen Steckbeck Collection 


One of the fi nest known examples 

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 

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Lot 227 Cat & Mouse, Cat Balancing 



Place a coin before the mouse. Then press the 

lever and a cat fl ips up, depositing the coin. 


Condition: Excellent (replaced base) 

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

Lot 228 Chief Big Moon Bank – Conventional Base Colors 



Place the frog underneath the pond and put a coin in the slot by the fi re. When the lever is pressed, 

the frog jumps out of the pond and tries to grab the fi sh from the Indian brave, who reacts quickly 

and raises the fi sh into the air. Your penny has miraculously disappeared. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Pristine Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500

Lot 229 

Chief Big Moon Bank – Red and Yellow Base 



Charles Bailey’s inspiration for “Chief Big Moon” 

may have come from the frog pond adjacent to 

the Stevens foundry building. Once again, we 

fi nd his meticulous, almost obsessive, attention to 

detail. Note, in particular, the complexity of the 

hieroglyphics that appear on the teepee and the 

bas relief images that appear so perfectly, albeit 

shallowly, around the base. The phenomenal color 

and action of this bank, along with its unparalleled 

condition, makes this bank worthy of any serious 

collector’s collection as an upgrade. 


Condition: As Mint as it gets. Best described as extraordinary, probably the fi nest known example. 

Provenance: Bill Bertoia Collection, Donal Markey Collection, Stanley Kesselman Collection. 

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 

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Lot 231 Circus Ticket Collector 



Insert a coin in the bank and the man nods as if saying 

“Thank You”. An interesting side note: Judd was sued by 

the J. & E. Stevens Company for patent infringement of 

the action of their Tammany Bank. Stevens prevailed in 

court and received a large settlement. Very hard to fi nd 

in such great condition. 




Estimate: $4,500 - $5,500 

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Lot 230 Circus Bank 

Made by 

Shepard Hardware Company 

Buffalo, New York – Circa 1888 

To operate the “Circus Bank”, 

place a penny atop the small 

pedestal at the back of the bank. 

Then, turn the crank which will 

cause the clown and his cart to 

make a pass around the circus ring. 

The horse appears to gallop three 

times up and down during this 

rotation. As the clown approaches 

the penny, he raises his hand and 

tips the coin into the bank. 



Condition: Excellent Paint (the 

traces of the cart repainted) 

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 

Lot 232 Clown on Globe with Box 



When the globe is brought into position and the 

lever is released, the globe and the clown whirl 

around in a very amusing manner. By pressing the 

knob on the reverse of the globe, the clown will 

fl ip up and stand on his head. 


Condition: Fine, Box pristine with lid 

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Lot 234 

Creedmoor Bank, Blue 

Jacket and Red Pants 

Made by the 



Circa 1877 

Cock the rifl e and place 

a coin on the rifl e barrel. 

Press the soldier’s right foot 

and he shoots the coin 

into the tree. 


Provenance: Larry Feld 


Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500 

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Lot 233 

Court Jester Bank 


An extremely scarce bank made in 

France, circa 1895. Marked “SFGB” 

on his breast pocket. Place a coin 

in his hand and the weight drives it 

downward and deposits it into his 

breast pocket as he nods. 


Condition: Pristine, Coin Drawer 

with crack in base. 

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

Lot 235 Dentist Bank 

Made by J. & E. Stevens Company 


A classic and charming bank depicting a dentist pulling a tooth from a young patient. 

The patient kicks the dentist backwards and the coin is deposited into the gasbag. 



Estimate: $9,000 - $14,000 

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Lot 236 Darktown Battery 



The “Darktown Battery” ranks among the most 

celebrated of all mechanical banks. Its sports 

theme, composition, vivid colors and dynamic 

action all contribute to this bank’s wide popular 

appeal. Place a coin in the pitcher’s hand 

and press the lever. He pitches the coin and 

the batter swings, but the coin sails so quickly 

by him that it defl ects off the chest protector 

of the catcher, dropping into the bank. 

Can’t you hear the umpire screaming “Yer out”? 


Provenance: Donal Markey Collection, 

Larry Feld Collection 


Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 

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Lot 237 Darktown Battery- Assembled Bank Pattern 

Used by J. & E. Stevens to cast banks 


Bronze patterns were used to create the molds from which iron banks could be cast repeatedly, 

quickly and inexpensively. Because much detail is lost in the casting process, the patterns needed to 

be overly carved, detailed and fi nished. Today, collectors prize these exquisite unpainted patterns, elevating 

them to the status of fi ne art. Every good collection should include at least one original pattern as a study piece. 

Material: Cast Bronze 


Condition: Near Mint, Pitcher’s arm needs spring 

Estimate: $9,000 - $12,000 

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Lot 238 

Creedmoor Red Jacket 

and Grey Pants 

Made by the 



Circa 1877 

Cock the rifl e and place a 

coin on the rifl e barrel. Press 

the soldier’s right foot and he 

shoots the coin into the tree. 



Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Lot 239 Dog on Turntable Bank 

Copper Flashed with Green Wash 

Manufactured by H. L. Judd Company 


A most unusual variation with black painted dog 

with copper-fl ashed paws and small white eyes. 

We have never seen another example fi nished like this. 



Probably the fi nest known specimen 

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

Lot 241 Dog on Turntable, Japanned with 

Green Wash 



Turn the crank and the dog enters the building 

and deposits the coin. 


Condition: Pristine with Tiny hairline crack in roof 

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

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Lot 240 

Dog on Turntable, Rare Painted Variation 



On rare occasion Judd Mfg. added “deluxe” painted 

embellishments to their otherwise monochromatic 

output. These products were more expensive and 

consequently, they are far more rare than the examples 

one typically fi nds. They are very sought after 

and competed for by collectors. 



Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

Lot 242 Dog Tray Bank 

Manufactured by the Kyser & Rex Company 


Place a coin on the dog’s tray and the weight 

of the coin will cause the dog to tip forward 

and deposit the coin. 



Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Lot 244 Elephant Howdah (Man Pops Out) 

Made by Enterprise Mfg. Co. 



Condition: Fine, blue on howdah is an old repaint 

Estimate: $450 -$650 

Lot 246 Elephant Moves Trunk, Large 

Manufactured by A. C. Williams Ravenna, Ohio – Circa 1905 

Drop a coin in the howdah and the elephant’s trunk moves. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Pristine Plus Estimate: $300 - $500 

Lot 245 Elephant Howdah, Pull Tail 

Made by Hubley Manufacturing Company 


Place a coin in the trunk, pull the tail and it is deposited 

into the howdah. Scarce in grey paint. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Very Fine Estimate: $500 - $700 

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Lot 243 Eagle and Eaglets Bank 

Green Base Color Variation 



Stevens originally marketed this politically 

themed bank as “The American Eagle Bank”. 

It depicts a mother feeding her young, 

defenseless chicks. Place a coin in the eagle’s 

beak, depress the lever and she leans forward, 

spreading her majestic wings, and appears to 

feed her babies. However, there is no worm, 

just a shiny coin to content them. 

Internal bellows simulate a chirping 

sound simultaneously. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500 

Lot 247 Elephant and Three Stars 

Unknown Manufacturer Appears in a jobbers catalog dated 1884 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Fine Estimate: $450 - $650

Lot 248 The Two Frogs Bank 

Mint in the Original Box 

Based on a design by James Bowen 

Manufactured by the J. & E. Stevens Company 


Once again, the frog pond beside the Steven’s 

foundry building must have provided the 

humorous imagery for this playful bank. Place 

a coin on the belly of the small frog, press the 

lever and it’s kicked into the bigger frog’s 

mouth. The action is so fast that the human 

eye cannot detect the movement of the coin 



Provenance: Bill Bertoia, Stanley Kesselman 

and Larry Feld Collection 

Condition: As Mint as it gets 

Possibly the fi nest known specimen 

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 

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Lot 249 Frog Bank (Two Frogs) Assembly Jig 



Assembly jigs were used to facilitate the easy and quick 

assembly of mechanical banks or toys. 

One could only imagine how hard it would be 

to assemble a Two Frogs bank by hand. 



Estimate: $500 - $700 

Lot 251 Frog on Rock 

Produced by Kilgore Mfg. Co. 

Westerville, Ohio – Circa 1930 

Kilgore only made fi ve mechanical banks. They 

were all animal themed and the original marketing 

name for this little gem was “Jug-O-Rum”. Press 

the lever, lowering the frog’s jaw to insert a coin. 



Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 

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Lot 250 Gem Bank 



Place a coin on the dog’s tray and lift 

his tail. The spring action causes him to deposit 

your money in the building. 



Estimate: $800 - $1,200 

Lot 252 Frog on Round Base, White 



Press the frog’s right foot and its mouth opens 

to receive your coin. This bank is in particularly 

good condition. 


Provenance: Oliver Clark 


Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Lot 253 Football Bank 

Made by John Harper Company Willenhall, England – Circa 1895 

More commonly referred to as the “English Football” bank, this is one of the best sporting themed banks ever created. 

It depicts a soccer player kicking a penalty goal. The bank works only with old British copper pennies. 

Harper marketed this bank to a wide audience with a player who was wearing their favorite team colors. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Excellent Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 

Lot 254 Frog Bank (Two Frogs) 



Place a coin on the tummy of the small frog; press the lever and it’s kicked into the big frog’s mouth. 

The action is so fast that the eye cannot detect the movement of the coin into the bank. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Near Pristine Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 

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Lot 255 Humpty Dumpty Bank 

Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company 


Based on the classic coin-swallowing patent, the 

“Humpty Dumpty” bank is perhaps the most 

sensitively rendered version using this action. 

The vibrant patriotic colors, coupled with his 

exquisitely ruffl ed collar and his amusing face 

decoration powerfully adds to the charm and 

appeal of this bank. 


Provenance: Oliver Clark Collection 


Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000 

Lot 256 Wheel of Fortune Bank 

An extremely rare and desirable bank. Made in the 

United States and dated November 14, 1882. There are 

only a handful of examples known to exist. This one 

is without chips or cracks and retains its original coin 

trap. The other known examples are not dated (to our 

knowledge) and do not have coin traps. A rare addition 

to add to even the largest of collections. 

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Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Lot 257 Globe Savings Fund Bank 



This is really just a gorgeous semi-mechanical bank. 

It is truly one of the most attractive of all the 

architectural banks. Coins are inserted into the 

roof of the bank. The combination dial is used 

to open the front door. Depress the catch inside 

the door and a trick drawer is released. 

Valuable coins, paper money or jewelry could 

be hidden in this surprise drawer. 

Material: Cast Iron, Paper and Cardboard 


Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 

Lot 259 Girl in Victorian Chair 

Attributed to the J. & E. Stevens Company 

Probably produced in the 1880’s 

John Meyer’s book on mechanical banks 

(published 1948) included a cartooned image 

of a bank collector day dreaming about the day 

he would fi nd and acquire a “Girl in Victorian 

Chair” bank. It’s an all too familiar fantasy as 

this little jewel of a bank is extremely hard to 

fi nd with an original dog and in such 

wonderful condition. 



Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 

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Lot 258 German Soldier 

Made in Germany – Circa 1900 

Only two or three specimens of this scarce bank 

are known. It represents a native soldier from 

the Cameroons. The King Aqua bank is also 

based upon the German colonization of the 

Cameroons. The mouth moves when the coin 

is deposited on top of the tongue. 

Material: Lead 


Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500

Lot 260 Hall’s Excelsior Bank – 

White, Red & Blue 



Put into production in 1869. A common bank, but 

certainly not common in this condition. The cashier rises 

up when the front door knob is pulled. Put a coin on the 

desk and the weight causes the fi gure to fall back in, thus 

depositing your coin. 

Material: Cast Iron and Wood 


Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

Lot 262 Hall’s Lilliput Bank, Standard Building 

The J. & E. Stevens Company 


This is a gorgeous example of the conventional 

“riveted” bank that replaced the narrow building. 

Place a coin on the man’s tray and the weight of the 

coin causes the fi gure to pivot and deposit the 

coin into the bank. 



Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 

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Lot 261 Hall’s Excelsior Bank – 

Burgundy, Gray & Red 



Put into production in 1869. The cashier rises up when 

the front door knob is pulled. Put a coin on the desk 

and the weight causes the fi gure to fall back in, thus 

depositing your coin. 

Material: Cast Iron and Wood 


Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

Lot 263 Hall’s Lilliput Bank, Standard Building 



Place a coin on the man’s tray and the weight of 

the coin causes the fi gure to pivot and deposit the 

coin into the bank. 


Condition: Excellent Paint 

(small piece of rear right corner is missing) 

Estimate: $450 - $650

Lot 264 

Guessing Bank – Male Figure - Multicolor 

Patent Issued to Edward McLoughlin 

Unknown Manufacturer 

Bank Produced in the 1880’s 

This is the only known polychromed version of this scarce bank 

ever to turn up. Styled and presented as a novelty gambling 

device, the “guessing bank” pays out 5-to-1 odds if the player 

guesses the correct number on the clock face. Like Las Vegas, 

however, the odds are always stacked slightly in favor of the 

house as there are six numbers and not fi ve. 

Material: Cast Iron Base, White Metal Figure and Porcelain Dial 


Estimate: $14,000 - $18,000 

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Lot 266 

I Always ‘Spise a Mule, 

Jockey – Red Base 


Cromwell, Connecticut – Cica 1879 

The scarce and beautiful red base version 

of this classic J. & E. Stevens bank. Place 

a coin in the Jockey’s mouth and press the 

lever in front of the mule’s rear legs. The 

mule bucks up throwing the jockey who 

deposits the coin into the tree stump. 




(Great Highlights) 

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 

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Lot 265 

I Always Did ‘Spise a Mule, Bench 

Made by the 



Place a coin under the boy on the bench. 

Then, press the lever just in front of the 

mule’s rear legs. The mule kicks around, 

simulates knocking the boy over, 

depositing the coin. 



Condition: Near Mint Plus, 

one of the best known specimens 

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500 

Lot 267 

I Always Did ‘Spise a Mule – Jockey Version 

Original assembled bank pattern 

Designed and created by 



Here, for your consideration, is another 

exceptional original bank pattern. Assembled in 

modern time from original bronze pattern parts 

that descended in the family of a 

Stevens Company employee. 




Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

Lot 269 

I Always Did ‘Spise a Mule, Bench 

Made by the 



Circa 1897 



Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

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Lot 268 

Indian and Bear Bank, Brown Bear 



Cock the rifl e and place a coin fl at on 

the barrel. Then, pull the lever towards 

you and the Indian shoots the bear in 

the chest with the coin. 



Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

Lot 270 

I always did ‘Spise a Mule, 

Jockey – Brown Base 



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. 



Estimate: $900 - $1,200

Lot 271 Franciscan Monk Alms Box 

Probably California – Circa 1925 

This well designed alms box in the form of a 

nodding Franciscan monk is made from a cigar box, 

Papier-Mache and cloth. It is quite probably unique. 

Material: Wood, Cloth and Papier-Mâché 

Condition: Excellent (Clothes with Tears) 

Estimate: $800 - $1,200 

Lot 273 Horse Race, Flanged Base 



Place the horses adjacent to the star on the top plate. 

Pull the string out to set the bank. Drop a penny 

in the coin slot and the horses race around. 

Material: Cast Iron and Painted Tin 

Condition: Fine (Horses replaced) 

Estimate: $2,500 - $4,500 

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Lot 272 Grenadier Bank 

Made by John Harper 


A scarce English coin-shooting bank. 

Depress the Grenadier’s foot and the coin 

is shot into the tree. 


Condition: Very Fine (tiny retouch to face) 

Estimate: $800 - $1,200 

Lot 274 Humpty Dumpty Bank 



Place a coin in the clown’s hand and press the lever 

on his back. Then he will gladly swallow your coin. 



Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Lot 275 Initiating Bank – First Degree 

Manufactured by 

Mechanical Novelty Works 

New Britain, Connecticut – Circa 1880 

Though the imagery used in the 

“Initiating Bank” has never been 

deciphered, it is, none-the-less a very 

visually appealing and active mechanical 

bank. Three unlikely companions: a goat, 

a frog and a black male youth, are seen 

as participants in some sort of ritualistic 

initiation. A coin placed in the boy’s tray 

is deposited into the frog’s mouth after the 

lever activation causes the goat to ram the 

boy in the behind with his horns. 

This rare bank is almost never found 

in such beautiful condition. 


Provenance: Stanley Kesselman Collection 



Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000 

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Lot 276 Jolly N. – Blue Jacket 

Made by John Harper 




Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

Lot 278 Jolly N. on Rectangular Base 

Probably Austrian – Circa 1930 

An extremely scarce and colorful bank. This bank is 

Mint-Mint-Mint Condition. 

Material: Aluminum 

Condition: Mint-Mint-Mint and Bright 

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 

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Lot 277 Jolly N. – Black High Hat 

Sydenham & McOustra 




Estimate: $650 - $850 

Lot 279 Keene Savings Bank 

Kingsbury Mfg. Co. 

Keene, New Hampshire – Circa 1902 

One of the fi nest known examples of this 

handsome architectural bank. 


Condition: Near Mint with Paper Instruction Label 

Estimate: $600 - $900

Lot 280 

Jolly “N” Bank – Circular Twist Trap 

In the original Stevens box 



Stevens purchased the patent for this 

iconic coin-swallower bank from Shepard 

Hardware and then made several minor 

modifi cations in the design before re-offering 

the bank for sale in 1897. 


Provenance: Donal Markey Collection, 

Stanley Kesselman Collection 

Condition: Absolutely Mint Condition 

Probably the best-known example 

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 

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Lot 281 Jonah and the Whale 

Made by Shepard Hardware Company 


The quintessential bank produced by Shepard Hardware, “Jonah and the Whale” possesses every attribute 

that collectors associate with their marketing output. Once again, we fi nd the rich burgundy and yellow hues 

of the base, typical of Shepards palette. But, most importantly, we fi nd a “weighted” element, 

which gives the whale’s mouth a naturalistic “gobbling” motion. Shepard was a specialist in creating these 

little surprises. Kids must have loved that their bank was still moving after their coin had been deposited. 

This example is exceptional in many ways, particularly the whale’s teeth. 



Provenance: Bob Brady & Oliver Clark Collections 

Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000 

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Lot 282 Lion Hunter Bank 



President Theodore Roosevelt had popularized 

the African safari experience during his 

presidency. Here, Teddy encounters the king 

of the beasts on a rocky outcropping. 

To operate the bank, cock the rifl e and place 

a coin fl at on the barrel. When the lever is 

pressed, the lion rears up and the coin is shot 

at him, but defl ects off the rocks into the 

bank. Stevens applied mica chips to the base 

of this exquisite bank to suggest the “dewy” 

wetness of the exotic African locale. 



Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000 

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Lot 284 Leap Frog Bank 



Banks that depict children at play are 

very popular with collectors because they 

evoke the wistful memories of childhood 

when one lolled the hours away in idle 

pursuits. Here, a boy leapfrogs over his 

friend’s back when the lever is activated. 



Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500 

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Lot 283 Kiltie Bank 

Made by John Harper & Company 


A wonderful variation of the “coin-swallower”, 

Harper cleverly redesigned the hand to drop the coin 

into the Scotman’s tartan sash instead of his mouth. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 

Lot 285 Light of Asia Bank 

Probably made by the Kyser & Rex Company 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Circa 1880’s 

The elephant’s head nods when a coin is 

deposited in its back. This is a very superior 

example of this scarce bank. 



Estimate: $6,500 - $9,500

Lot 286 Magic Bank – Yellow, Red & Blue 



Open the door so the cashier is facing forward. Place a coin 

on the tray in his hands and press the knob on the right side 

of the bank. Quickly, the door will fl ip around, depositing 

your coin. Money can also be deposited in a non-mechanical 

way through a slot in the rear roof of the bank. 



Condition: Near Mint, hairline crack on base 

and front panel 

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

Lot 288 

Lion and Two Monkeys, Single Peanut 

Manufactured by the 

Kyser & Rex Company 


The shape of the knot in the tree is 

known as the “single peanut” by collectors. 

Therefore, it is approximately ½” shorter than 

its more common relative, the “double 

peanut” tree. To operate the bank, place a 

coin in the large monkey’s palm and then 

press the lever and the monkey deposits the 

coin into the lion’s mouth. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500 

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Lot 287 Lighthouse Bank 

Probably H. L. Judd Mfg. Co. 


The tower can hold 100 nickels. When $5.00 is 

reached the drawer at the base will open. 


Condition: Very Fine (tight hairline crack in roof) 

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500

Lot 289 Magician Bank 



“Now you see it, now you don’t.” So goes the action of the ever popular Magician Bank. 

It is one of the most hauntingly designed banks ever produced, forming a near perfect 

isosceles triangle in its composition. 


Condition: Pristine Plus, particularly good fl ocking to the steps 

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 

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Lot 290 Mammy and Child Bank 

Gorgeous Red Dress Version 



Originally marketed as the “Baby Mine” bank, the Mammy 

has long been popular with collectors because of the bright 

colors and the African-American theme. Coins can either 

be fed directly into the infant’s mouth from mammy’s spoon 

or thru her apron pocket. One of the simplest and most 

straightforwardly iconic banks ever designed. 

Material: Cast Iron and Sheet Steel Spoon 

Condition: Pristine Plus – Original Spoon 

Provenance: Leon Cameto Collection, Bill Norman Colletion 

Estimate: $18,000 - $24,000 

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Lot 291 Little Hi-Hat 

Probably Sydenham & McOustra 

Walsall, England – Circa 1925 

There are probably less than 20 known 

examples of this bank. 


Condition: Excellent Paint 

(crack to top of hat) 

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 

Lot 292 Little Joe with Box 

Made by John Harper & Co. Ltd. 


A common English coin swallowing bank, 

but truly scarce with its original cardboard box. 


Condition: Excellent Plus with cardboard box 

Estimate: $700 - $1,000 

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Lot 293 Mason Bank 



Though the racism in the 

“Mason Bank” is not immediately 

apparent, it is, nonetheless, right 

under our nose. The bank depicts two 

laborers. Who are these men? At fi rst 

glance, they seem only to be a mason, 

laying bricks with a trowel and a hod 

carrier, who brings cement to the mason. 

The mason is an Italian immigrant and 

the hod-carrier, with his fl aming orange 

hair and Leprechaun facial features is a 

bigoted representation of the Irish. Our 

cities were built by just these kind of 

immigrants. Place a coin in the hod and 

press the lever at the right side of the 

bank and the Irishman throws the coin 




Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

Lot 294 Mammy and Child Bank 


Philadelphia – Pennsylvania – Circa 1884 

This is a perennial favorite among collectors because 

of the bright colors and the African-American theme. 

To operate, place a coin in the slot of the mammy’s 

apron. Then, press the lever and she will appear to 

feed her daughter, nod her head and the baby’s feet 

will lift up, all while the coin drops into the bank. 


Condition: Near Pristine, spoon repaired but original 

Estimate: $8,500 - $12,500 

Lot 295 Memorial Money Bank 

Made by the Enterprise Mfg. Company 


This delicate bank was made for the United States Centennial 

Exposition held in Philadelphia in 1876. The 

sides of the bank have transfer images of several of the 

exhibition halls from the fair. Push a coin into the slot 

and the Liberty Bell will chime. 


Condition: Excellent with Original Eagle 

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 

109 

Lot 296 North Pole Bank 



Second Casting 


Provenance: Dr. Greg Zemenick 


Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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Lot 297 Monkey and Coconut Bank 



This bank draws its inspiration from the 

controversy that raged in the press and the 

courtroom about Darwin’s “Theory of 

Evolution”. Clearly, the Stevens’ bank 

designers depict the monkey as having an 

“opposing thumb” like humans. So it can be 

reasonably inferred that they sided with 

Darwin and considered that man shared 

an evolutionary link with primates. 

And he’s a clever little monkey. He will 

take your penny and make it 

disappear into his coconut. 



Condition: As Mint as it gets 


Estimate: $18,000 - $24,000

Lot 298 Novelty Bank – Extraordinary Colors 



In many ways and for many reasons, this is the most 

fascinating bank in the sale. It was found about 

fi fteen years ago and came directly from the attic of 

a farmhouse not far from the Stevens factory. There 

is no other known precedent for this extraordinary 

color combination. 



Condition: As Mint as a bank can be. Probably the 

fi nest known Novelty in existence. 

Estimate: $12,000 - $16,000 

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Lot 299 Monkey Bank 

Made by Hubley Manufacturing Company 


The monkey springs forward to deposit the coin 

into the organ grinder’s hurdy-gurdy. 



Estimate: $700 - $1,000 

Lot 301 Novelty Bank – Yellow and Red 



Open the door and place a coin on the tray. 

A tap to the open door will cause it to snap shut 

quickly and deposit the coin into the bank. 




Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

112 

Lot 300 Mule Entering the Barn, Green Barn 



Place a coin between the mule’s hind legs. 

Press the lever and the mule somersaults over 

and deposits the coin. A small frightened dog 

runs out from his shelter. 



Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

Lot 302 New Creedmore Bank 



Place the coin fl at on the rifl e and press his foot. 

The coin is fi red into the tree. 



Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Lot 304 Merry-Go-Round 

(Semi Mechanical) 


Ravenna, Ohio – Circa 1915 

A cute and virtually mint mechanical bank. 

One of the fi nest known specimens. 


Provenance: Emmanuel Rodrigue Collection 


Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

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Lot 303 North Pole Bank – 

Assembled Bank Pattern 

Designed by the 



This stunning pattern was assembled 

in modern times from original parts 

that descended in the family of a 

Stevens Company employee. 

The pattern is so fi nely chased and 

exquisitely detailed that the viewer 

can even read the expression on 

the explorer’s faces. 



Condition: Absolutely Mint 

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000

Lot 305 Octagonal Fort Bank 

Unknown Manufacturer U. S. A. – Circa 1870’s 

Many collectors have conjectured that the “Octagonal Fort” bank takes its inspiration from the 

renowned battle at Fort Sumter in Charlestown, South Carolina. This particular example uses a 

great variation in the base color. Truly great condition for an Octagonal Fort. 

Material: Cast Iron Provenance: Rick Goldstein Collection 

Condition: Pristine Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 

Lot 306 Organ Bank, Boy and Girl 

Manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Circa 1882 

Wow!!! This bank is in positively amazing condition. The monkey doffs his hat in thanks for the 

penny you have given him. The children rotate and the bells chime when the crank is turned. 

Material: Cast Iron Provenance: Larry Feld Collection 

Condition: Mint,Mint,Mint!! Probably the best known example Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000 

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Lot 307 Organ Bank, Cat and Dog 

Manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company 


Same mechanism as the previous lot. 

Cat and Dog turn around. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 

Lot 309 Organ Bank, Miniature 



The smallest, but the rarest of the quartet of 

“Organ” banks. This example is, without question 

one of the fi nest known to exist. 




Probably: One of the Best Known Examples 

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

115 

Lot 308 Organ Bank, Medium 



Mechanism similar to other Organ Banks, 

but no revolving fi gures. 



Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

Lot 310 Mosque Bank 

Made by the H. L. Judd Mfg. Company 


Place a coin on Quasimodo’s tray and turn 

the handle. The hunchback will disappear inside 

the cathedral and when he comes back out again, 

the coin has magically vanished. 




Fantastic Green Highlights and Original Finial 

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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Lot 311 Owl Turns Head – 

White Owl 



The rare and elusive “White Owl” is 

something akin to the Maltese Falcon for 

bank collectors. When the bank’s lever is 

pressed, the owl turns his head to the left 

and then it snaps back into position. 

Material: Cast Iron and Glass Eyes 

Condition: Near Mint Plus & Bright 

One of the best-known examples 

Provenance: Bill Norman Collection, 


Estimate: $12,000 - $16,000

Lot 312 The Turtle Bank 

Made by Kilgore Mfg. Co. 


Kilgore affectionately named 

this little bank “Pokey the Turtle”. 

However for Steve Steckbeck, 

it was the Holy Grail of all 

mechanical banks. There was a 

fl aw in the design of “Pokey” and 

consequently, it has been conjectured 

that production of this bank was 

suspended permanently. 

This theory would explain the 

extreme scarcity of the Turtle Bank. 

Only nine specimens are 

known to exist. 



Provenance: Gertrude Hegarty 

Collection, Stan Sax Collection, 

Dick Stevens Collection 

Estimate: $50,000 - $75,000 

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118 

Lot 313 Organ Grinder 

and Performing Bear 

Made by Kyser & Rex Co. 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

– Circa 1882 

One of only two 

mechanical banks with 

windup mechanisms. 

Two children sneak a peek 

at the organ grinder show. 



Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 

Lot 314 

Owl Turns Head – 

Brown & Yellow Owl 

Made by the 



Circa 1880 

Put a coin in the tree 

branch and press the lever. 

The owl’s head turns and 

the coin drops into the 

aperture. Release the 

lever and his head 

snaps back. 

Material: 

Cast Iron & Glass Eyes 

Provenance: 


Condition: 

Mint, Mint, Mint 

Probably the fi nest example 

of this color combo. 

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500

Lot 316 Parrot-Spring Jawed 


An extremely scarce and desirable lead bank 

made in Germany circa 1920. Drop a coin in 

the Parrot’s head and it hits a spring causing 

the jaw to move up and down. 

Material: Spelter/Lead 



Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 

Lot 317 

Owl, Slot in Book 

Kilgore Mfg. Co. 

Westerville, Ohio – 

Circa 1925 

Place a coin in this 

guys book and his eyes 

blink. He was originally 

marketed as 

“Blinkey” the owl. 



Estimate: $350 - $550 

119 

Lot 315 Paddy and the Pig 



The Irish reached America’s shores after the 

potato famine of the early 1850’s. 

Like all immigrants, they were seen as outsiders, 

and as such, became the target of racist and 

bigoted humor. Here, the Irish “paddy” is 

satirized as a useless drunk who has lost control 

of his beloved pig. It would be decades before 

Irish people were able to assimilate into 

the general population. 



Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 

Lot 318 

Owl Turns Head – 

Grey Owl 

Made by the 


Company 


– Circa 1880 



Estimate: $500 - $750

Lot 319 Peg-Leg Beggar 

Made by the H. L. Judd Mfg. Company 


This is the extremely rare black-faced version 

of the bank. Drop a coin into the man’s hat 

and he will acknowledge your generosity. 



Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 

Lot 321 Presto Building Bank 

Manufactured by Kyser & Rex 





Probably the Finest known Example 

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 

120 

Lot 320 Paddy and the Pig 



Here, we fi nd a racist depiction of an Irish “Paddy” out 

cavorting with his pig. Remember, Irish immigrants had 

arrived “en masse” after the potato famine of the early 

1850’s. Place a coin on the pig’s nose and press the lever. 

The pig kicks the coin into Paddy’s mouth. 



Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 

Lot 322 Panorama Bank, White and Blue 



Insert a coin in the roof slot and the picture will 

advance in the window. 

Material: Cast Iron, Wood and Lithographed Paper 

Condition: Fair 

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

Lot 324 Rabbit Standing, Small 

Made by the Lockwood Mfg. Company 

South Norwalk, Connecticut – Circa 1882 

Place a coin in the ball and depress the rabbit’s 

tail. The ears move and the coin is deposited. 


Condition: Pristine Plus with Original Ears 

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

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Lot 323 

Professor Pug Frog’s 

Great Bicycle Feat 

Made by the 



Circa 1886 

Set the high-wheeled bicycle 

in place. Place a coin 

behind the bicycle’s rear 

wheel and turn the crank. 

Press the activating lever and 

the frog on his bicycle will 

fl ip over, depositing the coin 

into the bank. One of the 

most animated of all 

mechanical banks. 


Provenance: Bill Bertoia 

Condition: Excellent, with 

the Original Tongue 

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 

Lot 325 Rabbit in Cabbage 

Made by Kilgore Mfg. Company 


Press a coin into the coin slot and the rabbit’s ears 

raise up and lower back down. Kilgore marketed this 

adorable little bank as “Floppy Ears”. 



Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Lot 326 Pump and Bucket 



Place a dime in the slot on top of the bucket. 

Raise the pump-handle and the coin is both deposited 

and registered. Works with dimes only. 



Condition: Pristine Plus Paint, original paper 

operating label intact, 2” crack in baseplate 

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

Lot 328 Reclining Chinaman 



A graphic depiction of a Chinaman reclining in an 

opium den while playing cards. He reveals four aces. 

The moral of the lesson “Never Trust a Chinaman”. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Mostly Restored 

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500 

122 

Lot 327 Punch and Judy, Small Letters 



Pull out the top lever to lock the fi gures in place. 

Put a coin on Judy’s dust tray and press the lower 

lever. Punch will rush forward to admonish Judy 

with his club and she will make the deposit. 



Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 

Lot 329 

Little Red Riding Hood Musical Bank 

Probably German – Circa 1938 – 1948 

This attractive little bank is unknown to us. It is quite 

charming and amusing. It was probably made either 

just before World War II or just after it. Drop a coin 

in the roof slot and the music box starts playing. 

Material: Wood 


Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Lot 330 

Speaking Dog, Blue Dress 




Circa 1895 

Here is another sensitively 

designed bank that depicts a 

young girl trying to give her 

beloved dog a “barking” lesson. 

To work, place a penny on the 

tray in her hand and then push 

down on the lever. This will 

cause the dog’s mouth to open 

and it’s tail to wag. 



Collection 


Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500 

Lot 331 Speaking Dog Bank with Box 

Shepard Hardware Company Buffalo, New York – Circa 1885 

A truly amazing example of this classic Shepard Hardware bank. Place a coin on the plate held by the girl. Depress the 

lever and she drops the coin into the trap door in the bench. At the same time the dog opens his mouth as if “speaking” 

and wags his tail. The box stencil is crisp and well detailed. 

Material: Cast Iron Provenance: Robert Brady Collection 

Condition: Near Mint (minor retouch to the girls rear arm) and Very Bright 

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 

123

Lot 332 Shoot the Chute 

Assembled Bronze Pattern 

Used by the J. & E. Stevens Company 


Cartoonist Richard Outcault introduced Buster Brown and his faithful dog Tige to the world in 1902. It did 

not take long for toy and bank designers to jump on their popularity with children, producing a wide array of 

playthings, which featured this amusing twosome. Here, the pair are featured as adventuresome sledder’s coasting 

their way down a steep incline. Without a doubt, this is one of the fi nest original bronze patterns to ever 

come to the marketplace. 



Provenance: Stevens Foundry Employee 

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 

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125 

Lot 333 William Tell Bank 

with Original Box 

Made by the 



Circa 1896 

A fantastic depiction of the folklore 

narrative, but here, William Tell has 

a rifl e instead of a crossbow. 

To operate, place a coin on the rifl e 

and depress William Tell’s right foot. 

The coin is shot into the castle and 

rings a bell after knocking the apple 

off his son’s head. 


Condition: Mint 

Provenance: Mosler Collection 

Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 

Lot 334 Zoo Bank 

Made by Kyser & Rex Philadelphia, 

Pennsylvania – Circa 1880 

Without a doubt, the Zoo Bank is the 

smallest and most charming bank ever 

produced. Place a coin in the roof dormer 

and press the monkey’s face. This causes 

the lion and bear to appear in the windows 

below when the shutters open. 


Provenance: Weider Collection, Stanley Kesselman Collection 

Condition: Near Mint Plus, One of the fi nest known examples 

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

Lot 336 Squirrel and Tree Stump 

Mechanical Novelty Works 

New Britain, Connecticut – Circa 1880 

Like the squirrel who saves acorns in a hollowed out 

tree stump, the child who saves pennies will turn 

them into dollars and therefore, never go hungry, 

nor “want” for anything. Lessons teaching children 

the virtue of thrift and economy were ever-present 

in Victorian society. Place a coin in the squirrel’s 

acorn and press the lever. The squirrel goes forward 

depositing the coin into the stump. 



Condition: Pristine Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500 

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Lot 335 

Snake and Frog in Pond 

Made in Germany – 

Circa 1910 

An extremely scarce and 

desirable German 

lithographed tin bank. 

Place a coin in the snake’s 

mouth, depress the lever, and 

the coin fl ips into the frog. 

One of the better examples 

that we have seen. 

Material: Tin 


Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 

Lot 337 Tammany Bank, Rare Hall’s Patent 



The Tammany bank helped to expose the corruption endemic in Boss 

Tweed’s political machine in post-Civil War New York City. This 

amusing piece of political satire depicts Tweed sitting overstuffed by his 

frequent and notorious use of bribery, embezzlement and corruption to 

achieve his selfi sh ends. Offer him a penny, and without a moment’s 

hesitation, he will “pocket” the coin and nod “thank you”, as if he is 

acknowledging the bribe he has taken from you. It simply does not get 

any better than this. The bank is extraordinary in every way; gorgeous 

color combination, great condition and amazing state of preservation. 

Material: Cast Iron Provenance: Emmanuel Rodrigue Collection 


One of the best-known examples 

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Lot 338 Santa Claus at Chimney 

Made by Shepard Hardware Co. 


Place a coin in Santa’s hand. Depress the lever and 

he deposits it into the chimney. 



Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

Lot 340 Sportsman Bank 

a.k.a. the “Fowler” Bank 




Circa 1892 

This is the rarest of all the 

“shooting” banks, and, in many 

ways, the most realistic. 

Set the trap with the bird in it. 

Place a coin in the slot 

and press the lever. 

The bird fl ies, the sportsman 

turns, takes aim and fi res. 


Condition: Fine with 

Original Bird 

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 

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Lot 339 Speaking Dog, Red Dress with Box 



A very bright example with its original wooden box. 


Condition: Excellent Paint (coin cover missing) 

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Lot 341 Trick Donkey Bank 

Probably Ives, Blakeslee & Williams 

Bridgeport, Connecticut – Dated March 1897 

Only the second Trick Donkey bank to come to light. This bank with its patent date of 

March 20, 1897 impressed in the base plate was found in a consignment shop 37 years ago. 

Until the McMahon example surfaced at the October 4, 2008 RSL Auction, the consignor 

thought he had the only known example. 


Condition: Pristine Plus (Clean repair to one ear) with original coin chute and baseplate. 

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000 

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Lot 342 Stump Speaker Bank 

Manufactured by Shepard Hardware 


The “Stump Speaker” is an extravagant and colorful caricature of a carpet bagger. A coin placed in the 

fi gure’s right hand is deposited into the bag when the lever is pressed. Releasing the lever causes his 

mouth to move up and down, presumably in an effort to sell you on the product he is recommending. 


Condition: Near Mint Plus & Bright 

One of the fi nest known examples 

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 

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Lot 345 Toad on Stump 



Depress the lever at the rear of the toad and coins can 

be deposited into his mouth. 




Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 

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Lot 344 Teddy and the Bear 



Circa 1907 

Though this bank was made during 

his tenure as President in the early 

1900’s, it actually depicts a scene from 

Teddy’s life as a young adventurer. 

On an expedition that took him as a far 

as the Dakotas, he had been surprised 

and nearly overtaken by a brown bear. 

Of course, “T.R.” came out unscathed 

and the incident was reported widely in 

the press at the time. Perhaps because 

Roosevelt’s personality was similar to 

that of a bear, persistent and stoical, and 

also because he was always associated 

with bears, did Steiff brilliantly market 

their soft mohair toys as “Teddy Bears”. 




Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 

Lot 346 Vending, “Briefmarken” 

Stamp Dispener 

Doll et Cie 

Nuremburg, Germany – Circa 1930 

Quite a colorful and scarce vending bank. Much more 

scarce than the “Bahnsteigkarten”, its mate. Deposit a 

coin, pull the knob and a stamp appears. 

Material: Tin Condition: Near Pristine and Bright 

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Lot 348 Tabby Bank 


Shown in Selchow & Righter 

Christmas Catalog 1886 



Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 

Lot 349 Teddy and the Bear, 

Brown Tree 




Condition: Good 

Estimate: $600 - $900 

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Lot 347 Stump Speaker 



Place a coin in his hand, depress the lever, 

and the coin is deposited into the bank. 



Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500 

Lot 350 Tammany Bank 



Circa 1880’s 



Estimate: $700 - $1,000

Lot 351 Trick Dog, Solid Base, 

Rare Yellow Clown 

Hubley Manufacturing Company 


An extremely scarce version with a 

painted yellow clown. 


Provenance: Oliver Clark 


Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 

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Lot 352 Trick Dog, Solid Base 

Hubley Manufacturing Company 


Dog jumps through the hoop to deliver 

the coin into the barrel. 



Estimate: $550 - $750 

Lot 353 Trick Pony Bank 


Buffalo, New York – 

Circa 1888 

The “Trick Pony” bank evokes 

the mystique of the carousel 

horse. How is it possible that a 

fi nely carved wooden pony can 

bend his head forward to get 

a sip of imaginary water? 

Yet, because of the ingenuity 

of mechanical bank designers, 

he magically comes to life. 

Place a coin in the pony’s mouth 

and pull the lever. The pony 

leans forward to deposit the 

coin into his trough. 


Provenance: 



Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500

Lot 354 Uncle Tom, with Lapels, No Star 



Place a coin on his tongue and press the lever. His 

eyes will roll and he swallows the coin. 



Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 

Lot 356 Watch Dog Safe 



A truly excellent condition example of this bank. 

The combination is 217. 



Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 

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Lot 355 Trick Pony Bank 

A classic and charming bank made by Shepard 

Hardware company of Buffalo, New York circa 1885. 

Place a coin in the pony’s mouth and pull the lever. 

The pony deposits the coin into the trough. 



Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 

Lot 357 William Tell 

Made by J. & E. Stevens of Cromwell, Connecticut 

circa 1896. Place a coin on the rifl e and depress 

William’s right foot. The coin is shot into the castle, 

after knocking the apple off his son’s head. 



Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Lot 359 World’s Fair Bank 



Made to commemorate the 400th Anniversary 

of Columbus’ discovery of America. 



Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 

Lot 358 U. S. & Spain 



A great action bank depicting a scene from the Spanish-American War of 1898. 

Place a coin in the slot in front of the ship’s mast. Pull the hammer back on the cannon and insert a wooden shell. 

Release the lever, the shell hits the mast and the coin is deposited. 

Material: Cast Iron Condition: Very Fine Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 

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Lot 360 Zoo Bank 





Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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