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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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BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON DINAH
BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON DINAH BANK, NO COVER
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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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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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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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SEVEN CAST IRON STILL BANKSSeven
SEVEN 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.
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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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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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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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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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CAST IRON "LITTLE JOE" MECHANICAL
CAST IRON "LITTLE JOE" MECHANICAL BANK ATTRIBUTEDca. 1920s; black Americana theme bank of man in red shirt with hand out that when operated by lever on shoulder, moves arm to mouth ,the tongue rolls back in mouth and eyes roll back, 5 1/4"h; Condition: operating, substantial paint loss to shirt, approx. 70%-80% original surface in tact
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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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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 "MAMMY" STILL BANK
CAST 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.
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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.
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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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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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COLLECTION OF CAST IRON BLACK
COLLECTION 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.
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CAST IRON BLACK AMERICANA
CAST IRON BLACK AMERICANA MECHANICAL BANKCast iron black Americana mechanical bank, 6" h.
Condition:
Sporadic paint loss.
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LOT OF TWO TIME IS MONEY STILL
LOT OF TWO TIME IS MONEY STILL BANKS Cast iron includes A.C. Williams example in black and Arcade example in gold. 3 1/4'' dia. (VG Cond.)
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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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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: "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 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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\'\'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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\'\'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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CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK
CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK TAMMANY''Late 19th/Early 20th CenturyMade by J & E Stevens Co. Depicting a man wearing tan pants probably ''Boss Tweed'' sitting in a chair awaiting a coin. Height 5''.''
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(5 PC) BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON
(5 PC) BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKDESCRIPTION: A lot of 5 Black Americana cast iron banks. Comprising of Uncle Sam, A hunter, "Trick dog", baseball theme and bear in tree trunk. CIRCA: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: Sizes vary: H. 6" - 11" 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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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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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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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.
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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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Lot of 2: Cast Iron African
Lot of 2: Cast Iron African American Still Banks.
Description Both manufactured by A.C. Williams. Includes one Aunt Jemima bank (Mammy with Spoon) circa 1905 to 1930 and one Sharecropper bank (toes visible on one foot) circa 1901. Some overall wear to both banks.
Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 6" T.
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CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK
CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK TAMMANY''Late 19th/Early 20th CenturyMade by J & E Stevens Co. Depicting a man in gray pants probably ''Boss'' Tweed sitting in a chair awaiting a coin. Height 5''.''
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Cast iron Columbus and the Indian
Cast iron Columbus and the Indian mechanical bank. ?