Most Expensive Mechanical Banks Sold on eBay April 2014

At the beginning of the month we search eBay completed sales under most major collectibles categories. We then post the Top 5 eBay completed auctions that sold for the highest price for each category. This listing was one of the Top 5 sales for this collectibles category under Mechanical Banks. We hope you enjoy looking at the information as much as we enjoy posting it. Please make sure you come back periodically, to see the Top collectibles that sold on eBay every month!.

#1. Most Expensive Mechanical Bank Sold for $1,775. on eBay

Name of Collectible: Circa 1886 Original Uncle Sam Cast Iron Toy Bank By Shepard Hardware
This item Sold for $1,775. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: september14th
Description by seller: “ Original circa 1886 Uncle Sam mechanical bank. This bank is guaranteed original, it is not a reproduction. There are no cracks or damage to the cast iron.  When you press the button behind the umbrella, Uncle Sam lowers his hand, the satchel opens, and the coin drops into the satchel.  His jaw and beard also move at the same time. The bank measures approx.  5″ wide, 4″ deep, 11 1/2 tall”.

Definitely a cool collectible capturing the number one spot for the highest sold Mechanical Bank on eBay in the month of April 2014.

#2. Most Expensive Mechanical Bank Sold for $1,280.67. on eBay

Name of Collectible: Mechanical Bank Cast Iron Toy circa 1880’s
This item Sold for $1,280.67. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: 335blue792
Description by seller: “
TWO FROGS Mechanical Bank. There is no reserve. The bank was manufactured by the J.& E. Stevens Co. circa 1880’s  and is in excellent condition considering the age and over 100 years of use.  There are no cracks and the paint still looks great. To operate, a coin is placed on the little frog’s stomach”.

Here’s our number two spot for a Mechanical Bank that sold for the second highest price on eBay in the month of April 2014.

#3. Most Expensive Mechanical Bank Sold for $999.99. on eBay

Name of Collectible: Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Paddy and the Pig Shamrock Toy Patty
This item Sold for $999.99. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: 2kylecats
Description by seller: “Antique cast iron Paddy and the Pig mechanical bank.  This legendary bank consists of an Irishman (Paddy) holding a pig between his legs.  When the lever in the back is pressed, the pig knocks a coin, off his snout with his leg”.

Here’s our number three spot for a Mechanical Bank that sold for the second highest price on eBay in the month of April 2014.

#4. Most Expensive Mechanical Bank Sold for $899. on eBay

Name of Collectible: Cast Iron U.S. AND SPAIN Mechanical Bank
This item Sold for $899. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: thingsnsuch100
Description by seller: “Antique original cast iron Mechanical Bank. This is the “U.S AND SPAIN” Mechanical Bank. It was made by the J.& E. Stevens Co. and designed by Charles Bailey”.

Here’s our number four spot for a Mechanical Bank that sold for the fourth highest price on eBay in the month of April 2014.

#5. Most Expensive Mechanical Bank Sold for $879.95. on eBay

Name of Collectible: Cast Iron “TWO FROGS” Mechanical Bank Original Antique c1880’s
This item Sold for $879.95. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: thingsnsuch100
Description by seller: “The owner of the banks has reluctantly decided to part with much of his collection. This is the “TWO FROGS”  Mechanical Bank c1880’s made by the J.& E. Stevens Co. and designed by James Bowen. There are no cracks, breaks or other damage. The bank retains much of its paint which is still bright and vibrant.“.

Here’s our number five spot for a Mechanical Bank that sold for the 5th highest price on eBay in the month of April 2014.

This is definitely a very nice Collectible that brought a lot of attention and a great price. Is this your auction and prefer we remove your item? If so, send us an email here.