Doesnt come with a stopper, not sure if he moves correctly but his arm goes up and down, all stamped on. My mechanical bank says on the bottom, reproduced from original in collection of the book of knowledge. Guide to identifying and valuing vintage mechanical banks. These banks release all their contents automatically once the bank contained a certain amount. Always did spise a mule cast iron mechanical bank book of. A cast iron bank reproduced by the book of knowledge. The book of knowledge reproduction cast iron magician bank. This bank is a 50s reproduction of a turn of the century mechanical bank titled hometown darkies. Antique cast iron banks, mechanical banks, still banks.
Antique mechanical banks make the act of saving money fun. This bank is a reproduction of the late 1880s bank the indian and the bear. It is more politically correct than the 19th century original pictured below right that portrayed stereotype black players. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The reproduction banks were given out by lending institutions from 1957 until 1959. When valuing a company as a going concern, there are three main valuation methods used by industry practitioners. See more ideas about knowledge, cast iron and penny bank. The book of knowledge clown mechanical coin bank cast iron clown storage wars.
Place coin on pigs nose and when the lever is pushed the pigs leg lifts to hit the coin in the the irishmans mouth. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The figure is shooting a rifle at a tree trunk, where a bear is hidden. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This is a reproduction of the 1885 bank by shepherd hardware. This whimsical and very detailed bank is made of cast iron weighing about 6 lbs. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 4 book of knowledge reproduction cast iron mechanical banks. Yours is a copy of a bank originally titled darktown battery, which featured black ballplayers the players on your bank are white. Buy online, view images and see past prices for reproduction book of knowledge cast iron bank. This hand decorated piece has a soldier standing by a gilt canon that fires coins into the stone vault. Vintage 1950s southern comfort shooter mechanical cast metal coin bank. This is a mechanical coin bank of paddy a leprechaun and the pig. Book of knowledge series the indian and the bear mechanical bank, status.
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Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. This bank was made by john wright who is famous for his superior. A castiron artillery mechanical still bank reproduction. Sep 21, 2014 antique cast iron banks mechanical coin banks and still banks cast iron toy banks were a popular way to store coins during the late 19th and early 20th century. Some of the banks were made of aluminum from a mold cast from an original bank owned by grolier, the publisher of the book of knowledge. Reproduced the book of knowledge mechanical bank the dentist origional paint. However, these banks are also collectible because of their value. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. This mechanical coin bank is an authentic reproduction of the original antique in the collection of the book of knowledge. Any form of birth control, no matter how unjust or extreme, is preferable to that tyranny exercised so criminally now by those who, in their filth, stupidity, rut and obnoxious lust, blindly and selfishly birth endlessly forth their disgusting progeny in chaotic, cancerous growth, shoving and forcing the guilty in with. November 30, 1864, by robert webb banks, is a replication of a book originally published before 1908. As you will see, on page 2, the book of knowledge reproductions are just like the originals. Creedmoor mechanical coin bank reproduction from orginal in collection of the book of knowledge.
This bank is considered to be in excellent condition. This pair of cast iron reproduction coin banks features a bucking bronco with brown bronco hitting a man trying to hide in a tree stump with a small bear looking over the edge on a green base and an organ bank with brown pipe organ motif and small figures on the top. We are offering the book of knowledge 1960s reproduction of the leapfrog mechanical bank. Casper banks mistakenly included copy relating to the book of knowledge in. Uncle sam cast iron mechanical bank antique appraisal. On the bottom, this bank is marked reproduced from original in collection of the book of knowledge. An owl turns head book of knowledge cast iron mechanical bank.
Its perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning. This is a quality reproduction from the book of knowledge. Other mechanical bank actions prompted human and animal figures to. Insert a coin, push a lever, and watch the action play out.
New listingthe book of knowledge cast iron reproduction antique bank man milking cow mint. You can see the difference in the paint and that special aged look. Book keepers magic banks y s eptember 20 text, book of knowledge reproduction banks growler letter, 1960 book of knowledge, cast from originals, 1976 john wright, inc. Book of knowledge paddy and the pig mechanical bank. Mechanical bank collectors of america mbca contents az. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. The bank states on the bottom reproduced from original in collection of the book of knowledge.
Cast iron mechanical bank by book of knowledge vintage reproduction of 19th century original paddy and the pig. See more ideas about knowledge, cast iron and penny. There are many reproduction castiron banks on the market. Mbca scrapbook grolier book of knowledge banks, 1960 letter. Book of knowledge bank for sale farm equipment for sale. Book of knowledge vintage reproduction cast iron dentist. The book of knowledge began reproducing antique mechanical banks in the 1950s and made them for a number of years. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. The original one had a bottom with holes and a patent date, it also was red. The book of knowledge mechanical coin bank as seen on the storage warsunlocked episode. There are numerous obvious give always that show it is a reproduction, ill list a few without getting into to much detail. Eight book of knowledge reproduction painted cast iron mechanical banks.
Your bank s value depends on it being a vintage model. Each participating bank received a shipment of eight or nine original banks from the book of knowledge collection which was displayed in its lobby amid wide publicity in all local news media. In 1960, the book of knowledge commissioned the foundry. Popular reproduction books meet your next favorite book. Vintage baseball memorabilia mechanical bank keyman collectibles. Vintage cast iron money bank the book of knowledge. They were primarily popular in the late 19th century in america.
The book of unusual knowledge is a mammoth 704page padded hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information some useful, others not so much but all of it completely captivating. Book of knowledge magician cast iron mechanical bank 1960s. Antique and vintage mechanical banks collectors weekly. You should be aware that many of the originals from the late 1800s were reproduced by the book of knowledge encyclopedias in the 1950s, like the trick dog bank. Each reproduced from the original in collection of the book of knowledge. Investment banking investment banking is the division of a bank or. Williams, ravenna, ohio, 1905 to 1934 blue over silver paint moore number 1169, page 117, the penny bank book by andy and susan moore, schiffer publishing ltd. Childrens knowledge bank i read these books when was child and now i bought them for my 4th grade kid, i always admired at the simplistic approach of explaining the science behind the simple things we use and see every day but never knew how they work.
Featuring a 1950s book of knowledge cast iron mechanical bank. Seven items reproduced from the book of knowledge collection including punch and judy, the frog bank, the organ bank, uncle remus and the magician bank. Being offered is a wonderful example of the jonah and the whale cast iron mechanical bank from the book of knowledge series c 1950s. They were popular because they promoted thrift, which was a very great victorian value of the day. Book bank 1922 advertising, book keepers magic banks y s eptember 20 text, book of knowledge reproduction banks growler letter, 1960 book of knowledge, cast from originals, 1976 john wright, inc. The book of knowledge reproduction cast iron dentist bank ebth. You might turn to internet research for some quick tips, but having a good library on the topics you specialize in can also be very helpful. Vintage cast iron bank book of knowledge mechanical repro. A lever in the back is pulled causing the horses head to bow down as he drops a coin into an opening. This cast iron piece is rare, collectible, and in the same condition as it appeared in the above clip. Book of knowledge series the indian and the bear mechanical. Local pickup suggested, or check 3rd party shipping rates.
Reproduction book of knowledge polychrome decorated cast iron bank of a native american shooting a bear, 7. I have one that says on the bottom reproduced from original in the collection of book of knowledge. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique banks sell well at auction, in antique stores and on the internet. Castiron artillery mechanical bank reproduction ebth. This bank is a 50s reproduction of a turn of the century mechanical bank titled. The very same processes an technique which created the original have been employed in the making of this fine reproduction. Always did spise a mule cast iron mechanical bank book of knowledge vintage reproduction. Jul 22, 2015 how a terrible game cracked the 3dss security early days of 3ds hacking duration. To see more mechanical banks and antique toys, visit me on facebook. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of. Seven items reproduced from the book of knowledge collection including punch and judy, the frog bank, the organ bank, uncle remus and the magician bank the chicago areas leading estate auction house. Make offer the book of knowledge cast iron reproduction antique bank man milking cow mint book of knowledge eagle cast iron mechanical bank works great jan 23. Several thousand book of knowledge reproductions of 30 19thcentury american castiron mechanical banks were made between 1957 and 1972.
You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Heres a genuine trick dog bank from the late 1800s. Book of knowledge vintage reproduction cast iron dentist mechanical bank. Eight book of knowledge reproduction painted cast iron. A cast iron coin bank from the american security and trust company reproduced by the book of knowledge. They came in a variety of attractive models like miniature models of banks, various animals like the everpopular piggy banks, and some can even be found in the shape of boats and trains. These are the most common methods of valuation used in investment banking. Doesnt come with a stopper, not sure if he moves correctly but his arm goes up and down, all stamped on the bottom book of knowledge series the indian and the bear mechanical bank, status. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Old je stevens tyrolese bank william tell 1877 new creedmoor bank mechanical cast iron. Book of knowledge teddy and the bear reproduction cast iron. An introduction to multicultural education six th edition james a. Hakes cat and mouse book of knowledge reproduction cast. Vintage cast iron book of knowledge kicking cow mechanical.
You may also choose to specialize in conceptual banks that people designed but never released to the public. It contains a figure of theordore roosevelt, the 26th president of the us. This mechanical coin bank is an authentic reproduction of the original antique in. Always did spise a mule cast iron mechanical bank book. A vintage reproduction book of knowledge cast iron money bank in vintage condition, could maybe do with being repainted, i think it looks more original as is, or he may have already been redone at some point in his life but ill leave it up to the buyer. This piece was one of several cast iron coin banks reproduced in the 1950s and 1960s.
A pair of 1960s book of knowledge early american coin bank reproductions. Up for consideration is a book of knowledge reproduction cast iron mechanical bank humpty dumpty from the early 1960s. Spain ship, 2 tammany bank with rotund man, 3 dancing monkey organ grinder bank, and 4 teddy and the bear. Grey iron continued to make reproduction banks in cast aluminum until 1967. It operates mechanically when lever on the back is pushed and a. You can still find valuable banks at garage sales, flea markets, or even in a relatives. It is from the original collection of the book of knowledge.
Department decorative arts, textiles and sculpture. Jul 22, 2015 always did spise a mule cast iron mechanical bank book of knowledge vintage reproduction jims vintage collectibles. The coin might be fired into a fort from a canon, placed into an animals mouth before being swallowed, or put in a mans hand for him to slide into his pocket. Authentic reproductions of early american coin banks reproduced from the originals in the collection of. Enclosed is some information about antique mechanical coin banks.