FIVE CAST IRON METAL BANKS, LATEFIVE CAST IRON METAL BANKS, LATE 19TH- EARLY 20TH C., INCLUDING BLACK AMERICANA BANK "THE YOUNG NIGGER BANK" OF STEREOTYPED AFRICAN...Five cast iron metal banks, late 19th- early 20th C., including Black Americana bank "The Young Nigger Bank" of stereotyped African American torso, 4 1/2" h.; "Darkey in Cabin" mechanical figure in cabin, "pat'd 1885" stamped on base, 3 1/2" h.; and three "Bank" form still banks, largest: 5 1/2" h., all pieces with polychrome finish and with wear consistent with age and use which can include minor loss and damages. [PROVENANCE: Black Americana bank purchased from Milk Street Antiques in 1987 for $165.]
BLACK AMERICANA: "JOLLY NIGGER"BLACK AMERICANA: "JOLLY NIGGER" CAST IRON BANK, C. 1883, SHEPARD HARDWARE CO., BUFFALO, NY, PAT'D IN CANADA, MA. 27, 1883, MALE BUST...BLACK AMERICANA: "Jolly Nigger" cast iron bank, c. 1883, Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY, pat''d in Canada, Ma. 27, 1883, male bust with raised hand and open mouth, polychrome accents, original paint, wear consistent with age and use, 7" h.
CAST IRON BLACK BOY BANKca. 1901-1919;CAST IRON BLACK BOY BANKca. 1901-1919; attributed to A.C. Williams two-faced head bank of a young boy with smiling face and flat top hat, 3"h; Condition: 75-85% original surface intact
BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON DINAHBLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON DINAH BANK, NO COVER
BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON JOLLYBLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON JOLLY BANKBlack Americana "Jolly N Bank" Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, C. 1890, coin in hand raises to mouth, mouth opens, eyes roll when lever pushed. Mechanically working. Paint loss present. These banks were produced by J. & E. Stevens and Shepard Hardware company. One of two "Jolly banks" in today's auction, see lot 116. 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.
CAST IRON BLACK AMERICANA MECHANICALCAST IRON BLACK AMERICANA MECHANICAL BANKCast iron black Americana mechanical bank, 6" h.
Condition:
Sporadic paint loss.
THREE "BLACK" FIGURAL CAST IRONTHREE "BLACK" FIGURAL CAST IRON BANKSTHREE "BLACK" FIGURAL CAST IRON BANKS, Jim Crow era, including a mechanical bust painted red, black, and white cast in base "Made in England" plus two "Aunt Jemima" banks/door stops the first with painted white dress and scarf with red polka-dot bonnet height 10", next a 7 1/2" painted red with white scarf and eyes and black hands and face.
CAST IRON "ROYAL BANK" BY CHAMBERLAINCAST IRON "ROYAL BANK" BY CHAMBERLAIN & HILLca. 1910; English cast iron shield shaped bank with vignette of King George V & Mary of Teck, cast face plate with fastened bowl-cup shaped stand-up back, retaining original black painted surface, 5 3/4"x 2 3/4"x 5 1/4"; Condition: 90-95% original surface
BLACK AMERICANA: "JOLLY NIGGERBLACK AMERICANA: "JOLLY NIGGER BANK" CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, C. 1890, ORIGINAL PAINT, EYES ROLL WHEN LEVER PUSHEDBLACK AMERICANA: "Jolly Nigger Bank" cast iron mechanical bank, c. 1890, original paint, eyes roll when lever pushed
COLLECTION OF CAST IRON BLACK AMERICANACollectionCOLLECTION OF CAST IRON BLACK AMERICANACollection of cast iron Black Americana, to include a cast iron Sharecropper bank, two - two faced black boy banks, a figure of a boy with movable head sitting on an alligator, and a reproduction dentist mechanical bank, 9" w.
NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Condition:
All with paint wear.
CAST IRON "MAMMY" STILL BANK EarlyCAST IRON "MAMMY" STILL BANK Early 20th c. Figural Bank by A.C. Williams (Ravenna, OH), depicting an African-American woman with spoon in a blue dress, 6" high. Paint losses.
CAST IRON "BLACKPOOL TOWER" STILLCAST IRON "BLACKPOOL TOWER" STILL BANK Early 20th c. English Iron Architectural Bank by Chamberlain & Hill, depicting the Blackpool Tower, stamped "Rd. No. 499017" on base edge, 7 1/4" high.
BLACK AMERICANA: PAIR OF STILLBLACK AMERICANA: PAIR OF STILL CAST IRON BANKS, C. 1930, AFRICAN AMERICAN FARMER AND WIFE, COIN SLOT VERSO, ORIGINAL PAINT, WEAR CON...BLACK AMERICANA: Pair of still cast iron banks, c. 1930, African American farmer and wife, coin slot verso, original paint, wear consistent with age and use including some flaking of paint, 5 1/2" h.
BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON JOLLYBLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON JOLLY BANKBlack Americana "Jolly N Bank" Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, C. 1890, coin in hand raises to mouth, mouth opens, eyes roll when lever pushed. Mechanically working. Paint loss present. Approx. 6 1/2" tall. This bank was made by Shepard Hardware company, J. & E. Stevens also made similar banks. One of two "Jolly banks" in today's auction, see lot 115. 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.
BLACK AMERICANA: "DARKEY IN CABIN"BLACK AMERICANA: "DARKEY IN CABIN" CAST-IRON MECHANICAL BANK, C. 1885, UNSIGNED BUT SIMILAR TO J.E. STEVENS MODELS DESIGNED BY F. H....BLACK AMERICANA: "Darkey in Cabin" cast-iron mechanical bank, c. 1885, unsigned but similar to J.E. Stevens models designed by F. H. Griffith, black man standing in doorway of dilapidated shack, when coin is placed at man's feet and broom form lever on side is released, man in red blouse and yellow boots flips upside down and flings coin into slot in corrugated roof, griddle, banjo, and animal pelt hung on sides of building, patent date 25 June 1885 stamped underside base, 3 5/8" h.
Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, BlackCast Iron Mechanical Bank, Black Man at a Cabin American, late 19th century, J. and E. Stevens, coin deposited in roof, side lever trips man who somersaults, 3-3/4 in.,
CAST IRON BANK. ''State Bank''CAST IRON BANK. ''State Bank'' in the form of a building with key lock door. Probably Grey Iron Casting Co. or Kenton Hardware. 7'' h. Includes key but is damaged.
TWO BLACK AMERICAN PAINTED CASTTWO BLACK AMERICAN PAINTED CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKS, H OF EACH: 6-1/2 INTwo Black American Painted Cast Iron Mechanical Banks, H of each: 6-1/2 in
Two jolly black men cast iron mechanicalTwo jolly black men cast iron mechanical banks together with a Little Joe mechanical bank. ?
CAST IRON 19TH CENTURY J. & E.CAST IRON 19TH CENTURY J. & E. STEVENS CAST IRONMECHANICAL BANK “JOLLY N*GGER". BLACK MEMORABILIA, OLD WORN ORIGINAL PAINT, WORKING CONDITION. MODERN SCREW UNDERNEATH BASE. 5 1/2" WIDE, 6 1/2" HIGH, 5" DEEP.
CAST IRON BLACKPOOL TOWER BANKca.CAST IRON BLACKPOOL TOWER BANKca. 1908; attributed to Chamberlain & Hill, England "#499017" decorative cast iron state house building with large central tower, painted black, 4 1/4"x 2 3/4"x 7 3/4"; Condition: very good, 90-95% surface
CAST IRON STILL BANKca. 1920; madeCAST IRON STILL BANKca. 1920; made by Sydenham & McCoustra Ltd., England, 7 1/2"x 7 1/4"; Condition: good, no issues, nice original polychrome paint
STATE BANK STILL BANK ColumbiaSTATE BANK STILL BANK Columbia Grey Iron Casting Co. cast iron japanned finish extensive gold highlights. 4 1/4'' h. (Near Mint Cond.)
BLACK AMERICANA: "THE YOUNG NIGGERBLACK AMERICANA: "THE YOUNG NIGGER BANK", C. 1890, CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, ORIGINAL PAINT FLAKING, WEAR CONSISTENT 4 1/2" H.,BLACK AMERICANA: "The Young Nigger Bank", c. 1890, cast iron mechanical bank, original paint flaking, wear consistent 4 1/2" h.,
Lot of Tin and Cast Iron BanksLot of Tin and Cast Iron Banks Lot of ten includes a cast iron Save Your Money and Freeze it ice cream maker bank a figural cast iron bank of a black man clutching his hat a Bulovca promotional bank a Universal Stoves and Ranges display bank a tin suitcase bank from Louis Marx and Co. a tin Treat Em Rough bank a cast iron Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land liberty bell bank a Bullet Bank an Ohio Art Co. ''World Bank'' and a painted white metal mechanical elephant bank.
BLACK AMERICANA: "MAMMY" STILLBLACK AMERICANA: "MAMMY" STILL CAST IRON BANK, C. 1930, FULL FIGURE WITH HANDS ON HIPS, POLKA DOT SCARF AND WHITE APRON OVER RED DRE...BLACK AMERICANA: "Mammy" still cast iron bank, c. 1930, full figure with hands on hips, polka dot scarf and white apron over red dress, wear consistent with age and use, some flaking to original paint, 5 1/2" h.
CAST IRON STILL BANK. Paint decoratedCAST IRON STILL BANK. Paint decorated cast iron still bank. Back of bank marked \'\'The Young Nigger Bank\'\'. 4 1/4\'\' h. Paint losses and wear. Some rust and soiling. Condition reports are available on all items. Please note: unless a condition report is requested we do not post detailed condition information about each item sold. If you choose to bid without requesting a condition report you are accepting the item \'\'as-is\'\' with no gaurantees.
Novelty cast iron mechanical bank,Novelty cast iron mechanical bank, some chips and minor paint loss Estimate $400-800
SEVEN CAST IRON STILL BANKSSevenSEVEN CAST IRON STILL BANKSSeven cast iron still banks, to include an A. C. Williams clown, George Washington, Grey Iron Doughboy soldier, an A. C. Williams Billikin , an A. C. Williams Boy Scout, an A. C. Williams baseball player, and a two faced Black Americana, 4" h.
Condition:
Sporadic paint wear.
Cast iron still bank of a bankCast iron still bank of a bank building with traces of original red paint, circa 1890, unsigned.
9.5"h x 5.25"w x 4"d
Condition: Wear consistent with age.
TWO BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON BANKS,TWO BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON BANKS, ETC.Two Black Americana cast iron banks, to include a John Harper mechanical Jolly black man and a mammy with spoon, 5 3/4" h., together with a small tin lithograph tray, 3 1/2" x 2 1/4". In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Banks - old overpaints. Jolly - base replaced. Tray - some fading.
J. and E. Stevens cast iron AfricanJ. and E. Stevens cast iron African American mechanical bank; acrobatic figure in primitive cabin. 3 1/2"H. x 2 3/4"W. x 4"D. good working order, paint loss.
TWO-FACED BLACK BOY STILL BANKca.TWO-FACED BLACK BOY STILL BANKca. 1901-1919; highly detailed cast iron still bank made by A.C. Williams, Ravenna, OH, the largest of two size variations, 4"x 3"; Condition: excellent, overall great original paint but does show sign of wear, replaced screw
2 CAST IRON STILL BANKS CA. 1892-1910;2 CAST IRON STILL BANKS CA. 1892-1910; ATTRIBUTEDto Chamberlain & Hill, England hexagon "space heater" shaped bank with bird casting, ornamental embossed floral casting with two pierced bird shaped gazing window, dark lacquer coating, 4"d, 6 1/2"h, Condition: 80-90% original surface; attributed to J & E Stevens, patent 1905 "Kodak Bank" strong box shaped bank with floral embossed casting, fold down tote handle and key operated hinged door, 5"x 2 3/4"x 4 1/4", Condition: nickel plated surface, some minor rust near tote handle
CAST IRON BANK. ''Tower Bank''CAST IRON BANK. ''Tower Bank'' probably by John Harper Ltd. England. 9 1/4'' h.
THREE CAST IRON BANKS. American,THREE CAST IRON BANKS. American, ca. 1900. Including a red GE stove, 3.75"h. 2"w., bank, 5"h. 3.25"w. and square building, 4.5"h. 2"w. Wear and paint loss.