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ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE

• Cast iron Always Did 'Spise A
  Cast iron Always Did 'Spise A Mule mechanical bank. ?
• "Spise A Mule" Mechanical Bank
  "Spise A Mule" Mechanical Bank American, late 19th century, kicking donkey with seated black man, original painted surface, marked "Always Did 'Spise A Mule" and base marked "Patd Apr 27 1897", attributed to J + E Stevens Co., 6-5/8 x 10-3/4 in. extended; with original instruction sheet,
• SPISE A MULE CAST IRON BANK"I
  SPISE A MULE CAST IRON BANK"I Always Did 'Spise a Mule" Black Americana cast iron mechanical bank, late 19th c. by J. & E. Stevens Company. Bank depicting a jockey on bucking horse, a coin placed in the man's mouth goes into the till when a button is pressed that causes the horse or mule to kick, 8" high, 10" x 2 3/4". Mechanical action works, paint loss present. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE -
  I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE - JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 4/22/1879. The mule and rider being brought into position a slight touch on a knob at the base causes the mule to kick and throw the rider over his head when the coin is thrown from the rider's mouth into the receptacle below. (VG Cond.)
• J.E. STEVENS CO. MECHANICAL COIN
  J.E. STEVENS CO. MECHANICAL COIN BANK "ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE", AMERICAN C. 1878, CAST IRON, WITH DEPICTION OF A BLACK JOCKEY BEING THROWN FROM HIS MULE AND PUTTING A COIN INTO THE GROUND SLOT WHEN ACTIVATED, WEAR CO...J.E. Stevens Co. Mechanical coin bank "Always Did Spise a Mule", American c. 1878, cast iron, with depiction of a black jockey being thrown from his mule and putting a coin into the ground slot when activated, wear consistent with age and use, not-guaranteed working condition, 8 1/4" h. x 10 1/4" l.
• JE STEVENS ALWAYS DID SPIES A
  JE STEVENS ALWAYS DID SPIES A MULE BANK, ORIG PAINT. 19th C. J.E. Stevens mechanical bank in original paint, “Always Did ‘Spies A Mule”, 6.75”H, mule in kicking position x 10”W x 2.5”D.
• MECHANICAL CAST IRON BANK, ñI
  MECHANICAL CAST IRON BANK, ñI ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULEî...Mechanical Cast Iron Bank. ñI Always Did ïSpise A Mule.î American, late nineteenth century (underside reading ñPatd. Apr 27, 1897î). Non-working mechanism causes donkey to swing around and kick the boy. Base probably repainted, otherwise very good. 9 _ x 6 x 2î.
• J & E Stevens painted cast iron
  J & E Stevens painted cast iron mechanical bank ''Always Did'Spis A Mule'' dated 1897; animated mechanical bank featuring mule and black boy marked underneath ''Patd apr.27 1897 '' 9 1/2 in. L. Estimate $ 700-1 000 Paint loss wear mechanical element in good working condition.
• BLACK AMERICANA: MECHANICAL BANK,
  BLACK AMERICANA: MECHANICAL BANK, "I ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE", C. 1897, CAST IRON, DESIGNED BY JAMES BOWEN FOR J & E STEVENS CO., A..BLACK AMERICANA: Mechanical bank, "I Always Did 'Spise a Mule", c. 1897, cast iron, designed by James Bowen for J & E Stevens Co., automation of horse kicking seated figure, working condition, original polychrome paint, missing trap cover, some paint loss, 10" l.
• J. & E. STEVENS ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A
  J. & E. STEVENS ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE BANKJ. & E. Stevens cast iron Always did 'spise a mule cast iron mechanical bank, jockey over version, 10" w. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Lacking base cover, lacking visor on cap, sporadic paint loss.
• ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE
  ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK (BENCH) Orange shirt J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowne patented 4/27/1897. When the mule and boy are brought into position a slight touch on the knob at the base causes the mule to turn around and kick the boy over throwing the coin from the bench into the receptacle below. (VG Cond.)
• I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE JOCKEY
  I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 4/22/1879. The mule and rider being brought into position a slight touch on a knob at the base causes the mule to kick and throw the rider over his head when the coin is thrown from the rider's mouth into the receptacle below. Repainted.
• BLACK AMERICANA: MECHANICAL BANK,
  BLACK AMERICANA: MECHANICAL BANK, "I ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE (JOCKEY)", C. 1895, CAST IRON, AMERICAN, J & E STEVENS CO., CONNECTICU..BLACK AMERICANA: Mechanical bank, "I Always Did 'Spise a Mule (Jockey)", c. 1895, cast iron, American, J & E Stevens Co., Connecticut, automation of mule with rider over top, polychrome paint, working condition, possible repaint, wear consistent with age and use, 10 1/4" l.
• Mechanical bank ''ALWAYS DID
  Mechanical bank ''ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE'' American late 19th century kicking donkey with seated black man with whip original painted surface base marked ''Patd Apr 27 1897'' attributed to J&E Stevens Co. functional mechanics heavy surface wear paint loss 6 1/4'' h.
• BLACK AMERICANA: MECHANICAL BANK,
  BLACK AMERICANA: MECHANICAL BANK, "I ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE", C. 1897, CAST IRON, DESIGNED BY JAMES BOWEN FOR J & E STEVENS CO., O...BLACK AMERICANA: Mechanical bank, "I Always Did ''Spise a Mule", c. 1897, cast iron, designed by James Bowen for J & E Stevens Co., original paint, automation of horse kicking seated figure, needs adjustments/ horse does not latch into standing position, missing trap cover, some paint loss, 10" l.
• I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE JOCKEY
  I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 4/22/1879. The mule and rider being brought into position a slight touch on a knob at the base causes the mule to kick and throw the rider over his head when the coin is thrown from the rider's mouth into the receptacle below. (Exc. Cond.)
• 19TH C. J.E. STEVENS ALWAYS DID
  19TH C. J.E. STEVENS ALWAYS DID SPIES A MULE BANK. An antique mechanical bank in original paint by J.E. Stevens, titled on bank ’Always Did Spies a Mule’, 8”H x 10”W x 2.5”D.
• CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK,
  CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, "ALWAYS DID'SPISE A MULCAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, "Always Did'Spise A Mule" The black memorabilia bank having a mule that spins and kicks over a seated boy with a stick, length 10", patented April 22, 1879.
• POLYCHROME PAINTED IRON "… ALWAYS
  POLYCHROME PAINTED IRON "… ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULca. April 22, 1879 patented; J&E Stevens manufactured bucking mule design mechanical bank, black jockey riding on back of mule that when activated bucks rider and drops coin into slot, retains original paints, 10 1/4"x 2 3/4"x 8 1/4"; Condition: coin cover is late replacement, 70-80% original surface
• I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE BENCH
  I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE BENCH MECHANICAL BANK Orange shirt J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 4/27/1897. When the mule and boy are brought into position a slight touch on the knob at the base causes the mule to turn around and kick the boy over throwing the coin from the bench into the receptacle below. Rear legs replaced some repaint in few areas otherwise (Exc. Cond.)
• Cast Iron Always Did Spise A Mule
  Cast Iron Always Did Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank Description Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens. Jockey over variation. Working. Condition (Very Good). Size 10" L.
• I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE-BENCH
  I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE-BENCH MECHANICAL BANK Red base yellow shirt J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowne patented 4/27/1897. When the mule and boy are brought into position a slight touch on the knob at the base causes the mule to turn around and kick the boy over throwing the coin from the bench into the receptacle below. Repaired legs and repainted boy.
• CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK "ALWAYS
  CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK "ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE" 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 8". WIDTH 10.5".CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK "ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE", 19th Century, Retains original paint. Dimensions: Height 8". Width 10.5".
• An American Cast Iron Mule
  An American Cast Iron Mule Mechanical Bank J & E Stevens Co. depicting a boy seated on a bench holding a crop and facing a mule underside stamped PATD APR 27 1897 and base is marked Always Did 'Spise a Mule. Height 6 x width 9 1/2 x depth 3 inches.
• J. & E. STEVENS COMPANY ALWAYS
  J. & E. STEVENS COMPANY ALWAYS DID SPIES A MULE MECHANICAL BANK circa 1879. cast iron.
• Cast Iron Always Did Spise A Mule
  Cast Iron Always Did Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank Description Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens. Working. Nice highlights on base. Needs cleaning. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 10" L.
• MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL
  MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK Grey color J & E Stevens Co. designed by Edward L. Morris patented 1/6/1880. Touch the knob at the feet of the donkey and the coin is thrown through the window in the gable of the barn; at the same time the dog springs from his kennel. Replaced tail otherwise (Exc. Cond.)
• a/ SPISE A MULE BENCH MECHANICAL
  a/ SPISE A MULE BENCH MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOX Orange shirt J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowne patented 4/27/1897. When the mule and boy are brought into position a slight touch on the knob at the base causes the mule to turn around and kick the boy over throwing the coin from the bench into the receptacle below. (Near Mint Cond.)
• JENNY THE MULE CART Ferdinand
  JENNY THE MULE CART Ferdinand Strauss Corp. lithographed tin colorful and whimsical bucket hangs in front of stubborn mule for encouragement key wind operated cart contains embossed tin vegetable load. 10'' l. One leg tab broken. (VG Cond.) Inv# 287-14
• SPISE A MULE BENCH MECHANICAL
  SPISE A MULE BENCH MECHANICAL BANK Orange shirt J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 4/27/1897. When the mule and boy are brought into position a slight touch on the knob at the base causes the mule to turn around and kick the boy over throwing the coin from the bench into the receptacle below. Very strong colors (Exc. Cond.)
• TWO CAST IRON BANKS. American
  TWO CAST IRON BANKS. American late 19th century. Mechanical Always did 'Spise a Mule. Polychrome 90% figure is loose. 6 3/4''h. 10''l. And still ''Bank''. Brown japanning with gilt at 75%. Pin missing. 5 1/2''h.
• JENNY THE BALKING MULE Clockwork
  JENNY THE BALKING MULE Clockwork action lithographed tin comical mule kicks back and rocks wagon with farmer driver & dog in seat bright colors throughout molded canisters in wagon. 8 1/2'' l. (VG Cond.)
• MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL
  MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK Grey color J & E Stevens Co. designed by Edward L. Morris patented 1/6/1880. Touch the knob at the feet of the donkey and the coin is thrown through the window in the gable of the barn; at the same time the dog springs from his kennel. Repaired base missing connecting link to work dog overall (VG Cond.)
• SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK
  SPISE A MULE MECHANICAL BANK (BENCH) Orange shirt J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 4/27/1897. When the mule and boy are brought into position a slight touch on the knob at the base causes the mule to turn around and kick the boy over throwing the coin from the bench into the receptacle below. Replaced legs and rear pin (VG Cond.)
• SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK
  SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 4/22/1879. The mule and rider being brought into position a slight touch on a knob at the base causes the mule to kick and throw the rider over his head when the coin is thrown from the rider's mouth into the receptacle below. (Near Mint Cond.)
• SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK
  SPISE A MULE JOCKEY MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 4/22/1879. The mule and rider being brought into position a slight touch on a knob at the base causes the mule to kick and throw the rider over his head when the coin is thrown from the rider's mouth into the receptacle below. (Exc. Cond.)