Most Expensive Mechanical Banks Sold on eBay October 2013

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 $2,225. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
This item Sold for $2,225. (Click Image to View Auction).                        
eBay seller:  335blue792
Description by seller: “Antique original cast iron Mechanical Bank. The  bank is being listed with no reserve. This is the “ARTILLERY BANK”  Mechanical Bank manufactured by the J.& E. Stevens Co., Cromwell CT. This bank was designed by Charles Shepard and Peter Adams and was one of the more popular of the mechanical banks. There are no cracks, breaks or other damage and has excellent original paint. The bank was first manufactured by the Shepard Hardware Co. and then later by the J.& E. Stevens Co. The “Artillery” was patented May 31, 1892”.

Definitely a cool collectible capturing the number one spot for the highest sold Mechanical Bank on eBay in the month of October 2013.

#2. Most Expensive Mechanical Bank Sold for $1,469.44. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible:  c. 1890 Cast Iron Clown on Globe Mechanical Bank J & E Stevens
This item Sold for $1,469.44. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: dr.mouthy54
Description by seller: “Nice antique J & E Stevens Clown on Globe mechanical bank cir. 1890.To operate , place a coin into the slot on the front.Twist the globe to wind it up.Press the lever on the back and the clown and globe spins and the coin is deposited into the bank”.

Here’s our number two spot for a Mechanical Bank that sold for the second highest price on  eBay in the month of October 2013.

#3. Most Expensive Mechanical Bank Sold for $1,212. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible:  c 1901  Cast Iron Hen & Chick Mechanical Bank by J&E Stevens
This item Sold for $1,212. (Click Image to View Auction). 
eBay seller:  befree2buy
Description by seller: “Original J & E Stevens Co cast iron mechanical bank: Dimensions:  9 7/8″ long  x 4.25″ wide x  4 7/8″ tall. Made by the J & E Stevens Co., Cromwell, Conn. circa 1901 (the markings would have been on the metal cap for the lg. hole on bottom–it is missing). The J & E Stevens company was formed in 1843 and began making mechanical banks in 1869”.

Here’s our number three spot for a Mechanical Bank that sold for the second highest price on  eBay in the month of October 2013.

#4. Most Expensive Mechanical Bank Sold for $910. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: Always Did ‘Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank
This item Sold for $910. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: msbrown253
Description by seller: “Beautiful example of an antique Always Did ‘Spise a Mule Black Americana mechanical bank. Manufactured by J.E. Stevens Co., in Cromwell, CT.  Patent Date APR. 22, 1879. All original condition, no cracks or repairs of any kind.  Mechanically perfect, works flawlessly. Mechanical Bank measures 9 ½” long, by 6 ¼” tall and depicts a Mule and a young Black Boy with a stick in his hand“.

Here’s our number four spot for a  Mechanical Bank that sold for the fourth highest price on  eBay in the month of October 2013.

#5. Most Expensive Mechanical Bank Sold for $575. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible:  1883 J&E Stevens Eagle & Eaglets Mechanical Bank
This item Sold for $575. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: wwolst12
Description by seller: “ We were tempted to clean the original paint on this 19th century Stevens Mechanical Bank, but we will leave that to the high bidder. Just recently picked this Eagle and Eaglets bank is in excellent working condition”.

Here’s our number five spot for a  Mechanical Bank that sold for the 5th highest price on  eBay in the month of October 2013.

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.