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BLACK AMERICANA: "THE YOUNG
BLACK 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.,
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Old Metal Black Man Money Bank with
Old Metal Black Man Money Bank with coins
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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.
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BLACK AMERICANA: "JOLLY NIGGER
BLACK 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
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Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Black
Cast 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.,
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CAST IRON BLACK BOY BANKca.
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
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SMILING BLACK MAN STILL BANK
SMILING BLACK MAN STILL BANK Redware example done in c. 1910 painted features white collar red highlights to eyes and mouth. 3 7/8'' h. (Pristine Cond.)
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FIVE CAST IRON METAL BANKS, LATE
FIVE 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.]
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Two jolly black men cast iron
Two jolly black men cast iron mechanical banks together with a Little Joe mechanical bank. ?
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\'\'JOLLY NIGGER BANK\'\'
\'\'JOLLY NIGGER BANK\'\' mechanical cast aluminum with lever causing hand to deposit coin in open mouth and eyes to roll back. Traces of red painted shirt blue tie white collar. Height 6\'\' 5\'\' wide. Marked \'\'Starkie\'s patent\'\' and other numbers underfoot.
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BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON JOLLY
BLACK 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.
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\'\'JOLLY NIGGER BANK\'\'
\'\'JOLLY NIGGER BANK\'\' mechanical cast iron with lever causing hand to deposit coin in open mouth and eyes to roll back to whites. Red shirt blue tie white shirt. Height 6.75\'\' 4.50\'\' wide. \'\'Made in England\'\' on rear base.
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\'\'JOLLY NIGGER BANK\'\'
\'\'JOLLY NIGGER BANK\'\' mechanical cast iron with lever causing hand to deposit coin in open mouth while the eyes roll back to whites. Red shirt blue tie and top hat. Height 6.75\'\' 4.50\'\' wide. Raised title on rear base and marked \'\'John Harper & Co. England\'\' underfoot.
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CABIN MECHANICAL BANK Yellow
CABIN MECHANICAL BANK Yellow Color J & E Stevens Co. designed by Edward L. Morris Boston Mass. patented 6/2/1885. Place the coin upon the roof above the Negro's head move the handle of the white-wash and the Negro will be made to stand on his head and kick the coin into the bank. Needs a spring to work (Exc - Pristine Cond.)
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BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON DINAH
BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON DINAH BANK, NO COVER
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THREE "BLACK" FIGURAL CAST IRON
THREE "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.
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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
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BLACK AMERICANA COIN
BLACK AMERICANA COIN BANKDESCRIPTION: A black americana "The Salted Peanut Man, Smilin Sam From Alabam" mechanical coin bank. CIRCA:Mid to late 20th Ct. ORIGIN:USA DIMENSIONS:H:6" x D:4.75" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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DOUBLE SIDED AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN
DOUBLE SIDED AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN COIN SAVINGS BANK 3.25'' tall 2.75'' wide original paint c.1920's.
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TWO BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON
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.
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J. and E. Stevens cast iron African
J. 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.
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BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON JOLLY
BLACK 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.
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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.
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MECHANICAL BANK. \'\'Jolly
MECHANICAL BANK. \'\'Jolly Nigger\'\' by the J & E Stevens Co. Cromwell Conn. 7\'\' h. Paint wear and missing keeper.
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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.
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BLACK AMERICANA: "DARKEY IN
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.
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FIGURAL BANK. American late
FIGURAL BANK. American late 19th century redware. Molded figure of an African American wearing a top hat. Worn. 14 1/2''h.
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TWO BLACK AMERICAN PAINTED CAST
TWO 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
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DOUBLE-FACE AFRICAN AMERICAN
DOUBLE-FACE AFRICAN AMERICAN FIGURAL STILL BANK Circa 1900 Cast Iron Figural Bank by A.C. Williams (Ravenna, OH), depicting a two-faced African-American boy, 3 1/4" high. Paint losses.
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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.
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RARE CAST IRON BANK - Mechanical
RARE CAST IRON BANK - Mechanical Penny Bank of dentist Pulling Black Man's Tooth made by J.E. Stevens circa 1890s in about 10% paint 6 1/2'' tall 9 1/4'' x 3 3/4'' still works.
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DOUBLE-FACE AFRICAN AMERICAN IRON
DOUBLE-FACE AFRICAN AMERICAN IRON STILL BANK Circa 1900 Cast Iron Figural Bank by A.C. Williams (Ravenna, OH), depicting a two-faced African-American boy, 4 1/4" high. Paint losses.
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\'\'THE YOUNG NIGGER BANK\'\'
\'\'THE YOUNG NIGGER BANK\'\' mechanical cast iron with red shirt white collar blue tie. Height 4.50\'\' width 3.50\'\'. Marked with title in raised letters at rear base.
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Lot of Tin and Cast Iron Banks
Lot 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.
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BLACK AMERICANA: PAIR OF STILL CAST
BLACK 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.
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BLACK AMERICANA: "MAMMY" STILL CAST
BLACK 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.