A few examples of appraisal values for
SPEAKING DOG BANK

• Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank
  Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank American, late 19th century, J + E Stevens Co., circa 1885, original painted surface, marked "Pat July 14 1885/and/Oct 20 1885", 7 x 8 in.; with finger-jointed box marked "One Complete Speaking Dog, 709 Savings Bank (Excelsior Series) No. 330, American Manufacture", original instruction sheet, chromolithograph trade card for Speaking Dog bank, and post card dated 1937,
• Speaking Dog cast iron mechanical
  Speaking Dog cast iron mechanical bank, some chips and minor paint loss Estimate $400-800
• "SPEAKING DOG" MECHANICAL BANK, A
  "SPEAKING DOG" MECHANICAL BANK, A GIRL IN A RED DRESS SITS WITH A LARGE BROWN DOG, A COIN IS PLACED IN A PLATE HELD BY THE GIRL THEN THE THUMB PIECE IS PRESSED DOWN RAISING THE GIRLS ARM AND THE COIN IS DEPOSITED IN T..."Speaking Dog" mechanical bank, a girl in a red dress sits with a large brown dog, a coin is placed in a plate held by the girl then the thumb piece is pressed down raising the girls arm and the coin is deposited in the trap door on the bench, the dogs tail wags and the mouth moves indicating speech, movements in working condition, the square coin trap below is keyed (key missing), base is marked "PAT JULY 14 1885", wear consistent with age including paint loss, etc, sold as is.
• SHEPARD HARDWARE 'SPEAKING DOG'
  SHEPARD HARDWARE 'SPEAKING DOG' MECHANICAL BANK. Ca. 1885 Speaking Dog bank in original paint, 7.5”H x 7.5”W x 3.25”D.
• SPEAKING DOG, CAST IRON
  SPEAKING DOG, CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK Patented 1885; by Shepard Hardware,in very good working condition, 7 1/2 in. H., 7 1/4 in. L.
• Cast iron Speaking Dog mechanical
  Cast iron Speaking Dog mechanical bank 7" h. ?
• SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Blue
  SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Blue dress Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 10/20/1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl. The thumb piece is pressed upon when the girl's arm moves quickly and deposits the coin through a trap door in the bench that opens to receive it. At the same time the dog opens and closes his mouth as if ''speaking'' and also wags his tail. Includes trading card with slight corner damage bank is (Exc. Cond.)
• SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK WITH
  SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK WITH TRADE CARD Red Dress Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 10/20/1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl. The thumb-piece is pressed upon when the girl's arm moves quickly and deposits the coin through a trap door in the bench that opens to receive it. At the same time the dog opens and closes his mouth as if 'speaking' and also wags his tail. Trade card - (Pristine Cond.) Bank - (Exc Cond.)
• CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK
  CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK SPEAKING DOG''Late 19th/Early 20th CenturyMade by Shephard Hardware Co. Depicting a dog speaking to a seated woman. Height 7''.''
• SHEPARD HARDWARE CAST SPEAKING
  SHEPARD HARDWARE CAST SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANKShepard Hardware cast iron Speaking Dog mechanical bank, 7 1/4" h. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Paint wear.
• SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Red
  SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Red Dress Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 10/20/1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl. The thumb piece is pressed upon when the girl's arm moves quickly and deposits the coin through a trap door in the bench that opens to receive it. At the same time the dog opens and closes his mouth as if 'speaking' and also wags his tail. Chipping to paint missing trap. (VG Cond.)
• SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Red
  SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Red dress Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 10/20/1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl. The thumb piece is pressed upon when the girl's arm moves quickly and deposits the coin through a trap door in the bench that opens to receive it. At the same time the dog opens and closes his mouth as if ''speaking'' and also wags his tail. Repaint to seat back arm and face overall (VG Cond.)
• SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Red
  SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK Red Dress Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 10/20/1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl. The thumb piece is pressed upon when the girl's arm moves quickly and deposits the coin through a trap door in the bench that opens to receive it. At the same time the dog opens and closes his mouth as if 'speaking' and also wags his tail. (VG Cond.)
• EARLY SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL
  EARLY SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK CA. 7/14/1885& 10/20/1885 patent dates; early cast iron mechanical bank depicts a young girl in red dress and yellow hat, seated next to brown Lab-type dog, coin placed on small paddle on girl's right hand when lever is operated, dog's mouth opens as coin is dropped into slot and tail is moved, the reservoir painted brown, attributed to Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, NY, 7 1/2"x 3"x 7 1/4"; Condition: bench top trap door is missing and mechanism is not working properly, possibly a second production series by Stevens Co., original paint is approx. 70-80%
• SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK (RED
  SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK (RED DRESS) Red Dress Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 10/20/1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl. The thumb piece is pressed upon when the girl's arm moves quickly and deposits the coin through a trap door in the bench that opens to receive it. At the same time the dog opens and closes his mouth as if 'speaking' and also wags his tail. (VG Cond.)
• Painted cast iron "Speaking Dog"
  Painted cast iron "Speaking Dog" mechanical bank patented july 14, 1885 H: 7 1/2, L: 8 in.
• CAST IRON SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL
  CAST IRON SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANKAntique cast iron "SPEAKING DOG" mechanical bank. Key included. These banks were produced by J. & E. Stevens and Shepard Hardware company. Bank measures 7 1/2" wide x 7" tall x 3" wide. Mechanically working. Paint loss present. Some parts appear to have been repained at some point in time. 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 bank "Speaking Dog", last
  Cast iron bank "Speaking Dog", last patent date October 20, 1885, made by Shepard Hardware, Buffalo, 7 x 7-5/8 in. Lacking key-lock coin trap, traces of original paint, scattered light rust, working order.
• C. 1900 ''I Hear A Call'' dog still
  C. 1900 ''I Hear A Call'' dog still bank. Copyright July 20th 1900. Has original clapper inside bank so coins won't fall out. 5 1/2'' Ht. 8'' Length.
• WATCHDOG SAFE MECHANICAL BANK J & E
  WATCHDOG SAFE MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. circa 1880. Insert a coin in the slot and lift the lever; the coin falls into the bank as the dog opens his mouth and barks (Internal bellows operated squeaker). Release the lever and the dog closes his mouth. (VG Cond.)
• TRICK DOG BANK Shepard Hardware Co.
  TRICK DOG BANK Shepard Hardware Co. 6 part base. The coin is placed in the dog's mouth and by touching the lever the dog jumps through the hoop and deposits the coin in the barrel. (VG - Exc Cond.)
• Cast iron mechanical ''Bull Dog
  Cast iron mechanical ''Bull Dog Bank''. Mid 20th century dog opens mouth to accept coins when tail is pulled. Condition: rusting to base wear to finish signs of heavy age see images. Measures 7.5'' tall x 7.5'' long. Shipping weight 3.6 lbs.
• DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK
  DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK Japanned Base Judd Mfg. Co. circa 1870's. By the handle the dog goes in and deposits penny coming out of the other door for more. (Exc Cond.)
• DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK
  DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK Judd Mfg. Co. circa 1870's. By the handle the dog goes in and deposits penny coming out of the other door for more. Japanned
• DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK
  DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK Brown with green wash base Judd Mfg. Co. circa 1870's. By the handle the dog goes in and deposits penny coming out of the other door for more. (Near Mint Cond.)
• CHALKWARE DOG BANK. American
  CHALKWARE DOG BANK. American early 20th century. Unusual form of a seated hound with a bucket or basket in his mouth. Original polychrome paint. 10 1/2''h. Ex David Good (Ohio).
• SEVEN POTTERY SPANIELS AND
  SEVEN POTTERY SPANIELS AND BANKSSeven pottery spaniels and banks, tallest - 9". Condition: Smallest with repaired chip to base.
• (5) VINTAGE DOG FORM STILL BANKS
  (5) VINTAGE DOG FORM STILL BANKS Including: Painted cast iron standing Boston terrier, c. 1931, 5 1/4" high; Painted cast iron standing Pekinese bank, 5 3/4" high; Cast iron standing Labrador retriever, 5" high; Cast iron standing Dachshund, 5 3/4" high; and cast metal Scottie dog with sphere, 3 1/4" high. Paint losses.
• TWO TIN STILL BANKS Germany
  TWO TIN STILL BANKS Germany includes dog with clock money box and dog at doghouse example each with key lock trap silver finish lead hand painted dogs. 3'' to 3 1/2'' l. (VG Cond.)
• DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK
  DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK H.L. Judd Mfg. Co. circa 1870's. By the handle the dog goes in and deposits penny coming out of the other door for more. (Near Mint Cond.)
• AMERICAN LION AND A DOG BANK.
  AMERICAN LION AND A DOG BANK. Twentieth century. Redware poodle bank with brown glaze. Inscribed "This is Taffy, Barbara". Bottle cork underneath. 6"h. And a plaster reclining lion cast after sewer tile examples. Inscribed "JS". Edge chips. 6"h. 10"l.
• THREE POTTERY DOG STILL BANKS
  THREE POTTERY DOG STILL BANKS Includes Australian made dog in house English spaniel bank and seated dog glazed in yellow c.1890. 4'' to 7 1/2'' h. Break and chips spaniel crazed. (Good Cond.)
• TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK Shepard
  TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. the coin is placed in the dog's mouth and by touching the lever the dog jumps through the hoop and deposits the coin in the barrel. Could be a grade higher with a good cleaning (VG Cond.)
• TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK (SIX
  TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK (SIX PART) Shepard Hardware Co. Red & Cream base. The coin is placed in the dog's mouth and by touching the lever the dog jumps through the hoop and deposits the coin in the barrel. Minor area of repaint to base (Exc. Cond.)
• CAST IRON SPITZ DOG BANKca. 1928;
  CAST IRON SPITZ DOG BANKca. 1928; attributed to Grey Iron Casting Co., standing dog penny bank facing right and painted with bronze radiator paint, 4 1/4"h; Condition: replaced mount screw, 60-70% original surface
• BULLDOG SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANK
  BULLDOG SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANK Ives Blakeslee & Co. patented 8/13/1878. The coin is pushed into the man's hand when the lever is pressed the dog springs forward rapidly and clamps his mouth on the coin and returns to the original position. The coin drops into the bank through the dog's body. (Exc. Cond.)