A few examples of appraisal values for
M SEEMS TO DONKEY

• 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.)
• 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 Chinese Bronze Donkey, ca.
  A Chinese Bronze Donkey, ca. 19th/20th Century Approx. 6-3/4"H, unmarked, the seated donkey rears on its hind legs in an amusing stance, with incised details in the face, tail and mane.
• "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,
• MULE ENTERTING BARN MECHANICAL BANK
  MULE ENTERTING BARN MECHANICAL BANK (GREY) 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. Tail repainted (Exc. Cond.)
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.)
• INGAP HAPPY HOOLIGAN RIDING
  INGAP HAPPY HOOLIGAN RIDING DONKEY CART Italy lithographed tin red jacket version comical toy with colorful double sided spoke wheels blue donkey key wind operated. 6 3/4'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• VINTAGE DONKEY/DEMOCRATIC LOTAn
  VINTAGE DONKEY/DEMOCRATIC LOTAn assorted lot of 15 donkeys which include both metal and plastic, tin shot glass and liquor decanters, Japanese friction toy, folk art and more. Largest is 10" x 11"
• EINFALT CLOWN RIDING DONKEY Germany
  EINFALT CLOWN RIDING DONKEY Germany lithographed tin depicts clown in colorful outfit on donkey wheeled platform and wire band allow a stubborn donkey effect key wind driven. 6'' l. Minor scratches. (Pristine Cond.)
• 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.)
• Wind Up Donkey, glass eyes, 1930's,
  Wind Up Donkey, glass eyes, 1930's, works ok head moves and tail, has a broken back leg, 4 1/2 inches tall Estimate $75-150
• Steiff Donkey on Wheels German,
  Steiff Donkey on Wheels German, late 20th century, stuffed fabric with leather bridle and saddle on metal frame with hard rubber wheels, pull ring for sound, 33 x 39 x 15 in., not including pull cord,
• MAGDALENA FRIMKESS (B. 1929):
  MAGDALENA FRIMKESS (B. 1929): DONKEY VESSELglazed ceramic; signed and numbered 1-17; 4 inches wide; 2 inches high Condition:
• An Austrian Cold Painted Bronze
  An Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Animalier Figure depicting a standing donkey with a young boy astride its back. Height 2 5/8 inches.
• A Bronze Model of a Figure on a
  A Bronze Model of a Figure on a Donkey having polychrome enamel floral decoration to the man's attire and saddle blanket the bearded figure depicted holding the reins in one hand and a hand scroll in the other the beast having key-fret decoration to its riggings in two parts. Height 18 1/2 inches.
• MARX TIN WIND-UP DONKEYA 10" long
  MARX TIN WIND-UP DONKEYA 10" long tin toy, mechanism is working, not mint but a nice toy
• SCHOENHUT STYLE DONKEYSA pair of 8"
  SCHOENHUT STYLE DONKEYSA pair of 8" Schoenhut style donkeys with approx 60 percent of the paint remaining
• BAD ACCIDENT MECHANICAL BANK Upside
  BAD ACCIDENT MECHANICAL BANK Upside down letters J & E Stevens Co. designed by Charles A. Bailey circa 1890. Place a coin under the feet of the driver and press the lever. The boy jumps into the road frightening the donkey and as he rears the cart and driver are thrown backward when the coin falls into the cart and disappears. Repaint to hitch and wagon replaced arms.
• CAST PORCELAIN GROUP OF BOYS AND
  CAST PORCELAIN GROUP OF BOYS AND DONKEYS Continental, late 19th century, possibly signed and dated on the 'newspaper' hat (head broken and glued) of the last boy, the six youngsters engaged in a donkey race with the animals unwilling participants.
• CLOWN RIDING DONKEY Germany
  CLOWN RIDING DONKEY Germany colorful tin litho toy depicts clown unable to ride a balking donkey clockwork driven. 6 1/4'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• BAD ACCIDENT MECHANICAL BANK Upside
  BAD ACCIDENT MECHANICAL BANK Upside down letters J & E Stevens Co. designed by Charles A. Bailey circa 1890. Place a coin under the feet of the driver and press the lever. The boy jumps into the road frightening the donkey as when he rears the cart and driver are thrown backward when the coin falls into the cart and disappears. Boy is a replacement (VG Cond.)
• MECHANICAL BANK: MULE ENTERING
  MECHANICAL BANK: MULE ENTERING BARN, 1880Antique dated 1880 J.E. Stevens "Mule Entering Bank" cast iron bank. As mule or donkey kicks in the coin, a dog runs out from under the house. Measures 8-1/2" wide. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• BALKY MULE WIND UP TOY. Germany
  BALKY MULE WIND UP TOY. Germany early 20th century tin. Clown in donkey cart by Lehmann. Wear. 5''h.
• SCHOENHUT STYLE DONKEYVery fine
  SCHOENHUT STYLE DONKEYVery fine condition with nice paint and tight legs, 8" long
• A Character Figural Tobacco Jar
  A Character Figural Tobacco Jar with Donkey Bisque with fine painting in polychrome and details in gold seated on a donkey heavy rider tries to entice the beast to movement. Bottom with applied blue maker's mark unidentified.
• 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.
• DONKEY ON PLATFORM PENNY TOY
  DONKEY ON PLATFORM PENNY TOY Meier lithographed tin donkey with yellow harness rides green platform base. 2 3/4'' h. Wear to litho. (VG Cond.)
• DRESDEN DONKEY Germany early
  DRESDEN DONKEY Germany early Dresden Christmas tree ornament in the form of a donkey with nice light to dark brown color and showing just a little wear. 2'' l. (VG Cond.)
• MEIER CLOWN HITTING DONKEY PENNY
  MEIER CLOWN HITTING DONKEY PENNY TOY Germany lithographed tin lever allows articulated action donkey appears to buck at clown holding club. 4'' l. (VG 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.)
• Staffordshire seated monkey pen
  Staffordshire seated monkey pen holder 19th c. two misc. dogs and a goat.
• MARX BOXED DONKEY CART Lithographed
  MARX BOXED DONKEY CART Lithographed tin strong key wind action dual horse drawn team seated driver great graphics on wagon side. 10'' l. Box - (Pristine Cond.) Toy - (Near Mint Cond.) Inv# 182-3
• BAD ACCIDENT MECHANICAL BANK Upside
  BAD ACCIDENT MECHANICAL BANK Upside down letters J & E Stevens Co. designed by Charles A. Bailey circa 1890. Place a coin under the feet of the driver and press the lever. The boy jumps into the road frightening the donkey as when he rears the cart and driver are thrown backward when the coin falls into the cart and disappears. (Exc. Cond.)
• A DELPHIN MASSIER MAJOLICA MODEL OF
  A DELPHIN MASSIER MAJOLICA MODEL OF A DONKEYA Delphin Massier majolica model of a donkey late 19th century Black painted Delphin Massier Vallauris A.M. and remnants of factory paper label. height 13 1/2in (34cm); length 16 1/2in (42cm); width 8 1/2in (22cm)Provenance: Property from a Collector, New York City. Condition: Signed to underside and also with lablel, as stated. General marks, scattered minor chips and scratches to surface. left ear restored.