A few examples of appraisal values for
MECHANISM

• TWO PART METAL MECHANISMTwo Part
  TWO PART METAL MECHANISMTwo Part Metal Mechanism , possibly a carbide generator, incl. covered drum, h. 26 1/2 in., dia, 28 in.; and covered hopper, h. 21 3/4 in. or h. (incl. pin) 24 1/2 in., dia. 26 in Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
• MECHANICAL BANK .
  MECHANICAL BANK .
• PATENT MODEL, JEREMIAH STEVER,
  PATENT MODEL, JEREMIAH STEVER, SHUTTLE DRIVING MECHANISM FOR LOOMS Patented: Jan 18, 1870.
• POLYCHROME PAINTED CAST IRON
  POLYCHROME PAINTED CAST IRON ORGAN GRINDER MECHANIca. patent date June 13, 1882; hand operated crank model bank with monkey, cat and dog seated on top of foot organ bank, when operated the monkey tips hat and delivers coin to slot with revolving cat and dog figures, key operated access door, 5 1/4"x 4"x 7 1/4"; Condition: good surface paint
• Motive power apparatus. A steam
  Motive power apparatus. A steam flow meter, Curnon Engineering Co, c1930, in black painted cast iron housing with glass front enclosing brass mechanism with brass lever valves and fittings, 21cm h excluding valves
• AMERICAN MECHANICAL BOOK STANDcirca
  AMERICAN MECHANICAL BOOK STANDcirca 1900; cast metal and oak; with manufacturer's printed label (the Chicago maker's name illegible); Condition: mechanism not functioning; Provenance: The Estate of Sally W. Rhodes, Corona Del Mar CA the support 21 inches wide; the base 21 1/2 inches diameter Condition:
• 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
• LITHO TIN POPGUN WITH WORKING CRANK
  LITHO TIN POPGUN WITH WORKING CRANK MECHANISM,21" LONG.
• MARX TIN WIND-UP WHEE-WHIZ AUTO
  MARX TIN WIND-UP WHEE-WHIZ AUTO RACING TOY Mechanism is working includes four 2'' tin lithographed automobiles which race around track when toy is wound c. 1925. (VG Cond.)
• KEYSER & REX ORGAN MECHANICAL
  KEYSER & REX ORGAN MECHANICAL BANKca. 6-13-1882 patent; figural cast iron mechanical bank of foot square case crank organ with capped monkey in center and revolving dog on left corner with cat on right corner, the bank rings bell, revolves cat and dog figures and moves monkey to deposit coin as crank is turned, 5 1/4"x 4"x 7 3/4"; Condition: retains much of original painted surfaces, some chipping of paints, 85%-90% original surface
• MECHANICAL FLY TOY IN BOX Germany
  MECHANICAL FLY TOY IN BOX Germany spirit painted flapping wings clockwork mechanism w/spoke wheels. 5 1/2'' l. Not working some wear to paint overall (Exc. Cond.)
• Mechanical "Organ" bank, cast
  Mechanical "Organ" bank, cast iron with hand crank, dancing dog and cat, monkey with revolving arm, marked on back "Organ Bank", patent date June 1882, 7-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 4 in. Not in working order, possibly lacking several springs or other mechanisms, losses to painted decoration, grime. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• A MECHANICAL-EYE HARDWOOD LETTER
  A MECHANICAL-EYE HARDWOOD LETTER CLIP CIRCA 1910The carved mahogany or walnut back plate is mounted with a carved bear figure on sprig loaded mechanism that when depressed to open for a letter operates the eye function as shown in the video.Measures 6.5 inches long.Very good original condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear.
• MONKEY MECHANICAL BANK (SOLID)
  MONKEY MECHANICAL BANK (SOLID) Hubley Mfg. Co. Place a coin in the monkey's mouth and press the lever he jumps and deposits the coin into the organ. To reset move the monkey to his original position. (Exc. Cond.)
• MAHOGANY MECHANICAL
  MAHOGANY MECHANICAL METRONOMEMahogany Mechanical Metronome,
• Mechanical music. A wood and
  Mechanical music. A wood and cloth 'organette', c1900, 36cm l More Information Incomplete and dirty, requires restoration
• ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK BOY & GIRL
  ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK BOY & GIRL Kyser & Rex Co. designed by Louis Kyser & Alfred C. Rex patented 6/13/1882. Fitted with chime of bells and dancing figures which revolve when the handle is turned. The monkey receives the contributions deposits them in the vault and politely raises his hat. Mechanism needs adjustment for proper operation overall (Exc Cond.)
• TRICK PONY MECHANICAL BANK
  TRICK PONY MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Juleus Mueller patented 6/2/1885. The pony receives the coin in his mouth and deposits it in the manger a trap door at the bottom of the latter opens at the same time and then closes over the coin. Repaint to saddle factory cold crack at trowel overall (VG Cond.)
• MCM HOMECREST BOTTEMILLER MECHANISM
  MCM HOMECREST BOTTEMILLER MECHANISM ROCKING CHAIR Minnesota,Mid 20th CenturyHomecrest Eames era bent iron rocking chair with Bottemiller mechanism.
• HUBLEY MFG. "TRICK DOG"
  HUBLEY MFG. "TRICK DOG" MECHANICAL BANK, SOLID BASE, COIN GOES IS DOG'S MOUTH, WHEN LEVER IS RELEASED, THE DOG JUMPS THROUGH HOOP TO DEPOSIT COIN IN RED BARREL, MECHANISM IN WORKING ORDER, WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE, LA...Hubley Mfg. "Trick Dog" mechanical bank, solid base, coin goes is dog's mouth, when lever is released, the dog jumps through hoop to deposit coin in red barrel, mechanism in working order, wear consistent with age, later paint touch ups, sold as is.
• MONKEY MECHANICAL BANK Hubley
  MONKEY MECHANICAL BANK Hubley Mfg. Co. Circa. Place a coin in the monkey's mouth and press the lever he jumps and deposits the coin into the organ. To reset move the monkey to his original position. (Exc Cond.)
• TRICK PONY MECHANICAL BANK
  TRICK PONY MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Juleus Mueller patented 6/2/1885. The pony receives the coin in his mouth and deposits it in the manger a trap door at the bottom of the latter opens at the same time and then closes over the coin. (Exc Cond.)
• MECHANICAL MUSICAL MODEL OF A
  MECHANICAL MUSICAL MODEL OF A CAROUSEL IN CASE American, large model of a carousel, having applied mirrored tiles, polychrome decoration, and musical cassette operated mechanism, in an oak and glass case, apparently unmarked. Approx. 22", sq. 24".
• Tin lighting device c.1860 with a
  Tin lighting device c.1860 with a key wind clockwork mechanism. 8"h.
• LEHMANN AUSTIN Germany lithographed
  LEHMANN AUSTIN Germany lithographed and hand painted tin clockwork mechanism depicts American boy in pedal car. 4 1/4'' l. Some corrosion to litho. (VG Cond)
• 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.
• ORGAN BANK - CAT & DOG MECHANICAL
  ORGAN BANK - CAT & DOG MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 4/21/1891. Place a coin in front of the mouse over the cat. Press the lever and as the coin disappears into the bank the kitten in fancy dress appears turning a somersault holding the mouse & ball. Minor wear at base otherwise (Pristine-Near Mint Cond.)
• TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK Solid
  TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK Solid base blue color Hubley Mfg. Co. circa 1906. Place a coin in the dog's mouth and press the lever he jumps through the hoop and deposits the coin into the barrel. To reset move the dog to his original position. Some corrosion in places. (VG Cond.)
• Bing fire boat with clockwork
  Bing fire boat with clockwork mechanism, original paint, 7.5"L
• 1824 MASSACHUSETTS CHARITABLE
  1824 MASSACHUSETTS CHARITABLE MECHANIC DOCUMENT Massachusetts1824Document decorated with scale held by an arm and hammer,a sculpture of Archimedes, and a red wax seal in admittance of a gentleman named "Robert Bacon Francis" into the society.
• 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
• LEHMANN BEETLE Germany lithographed
  LEHMANN BEETLE Germany lithographed tin clockwork driven very colorful overall wings flap when mechanism is activated. 3 3/4'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• Bing fire boat with clockwork
  Bing fire boat with clockwork mechanism, with original paint, 7 1/2"l, as found
• GUNTHERMAN PAINTED TIN WIND-UP
  GUNTHERMAN PAINTED TIN WIND-UP CAT WITH MOUSE CAGEGuntherman painted tin wind-up cat with mouse cage , the mechanism imparts walking movement to cat as mice move up and down in cage, 6 1/2" h., 9" l. Condition: good condition with paint losses
• GIRL SKIPPING ROPE MECHANICAL
  GIRL SKIPPING ROPE MECHANICAL BANK (Blue Dress Ver J & E Stevens Co. circa. 1890. Insert a coin between the squirrel's paws use the key to wind the mechanism press the lever located next to the girl's left foot the rope rotates nine times the girl moves up and down she kick's her legs and turns her head the coin is automatically deposited. From private collection. (Exc. Cond.)
• TRICK PONY MECHANICAL BANK
  TRICK PONY MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Juleus Mueller patented 6/2/1885. The pony receives the coin in his mouth and deposits it in the manger a trap door at the bottom of the latter opens at the same time and then closes over the coin. Replaced trap (VG Cond.)