A few examples of appraisal values for
STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK

• Stump Speaker cast iron
  Stump Speaker cast iron mechanical bank, some chips and minor paint loss Estimate $800-1,200
• Cast iron mechanical bank, "Stump
  Cast iron mechanical bank, "Stump Speaker", patent date 1886, lever activated, 10 in. Original surface with scattered paint loss, possible repaint in teeth area.
• Cast Iron Stump Speaker
  Cast Iron Stump Speaker Mechanical Bank. Description Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Black face paint variation. Working. Condition (Excellent - Excellent Plus). Size 10" T.
• STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK
  STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 11/16/1886. A very comical appearance is given to the face the lower jaw being balanced on pivots and easily kept in motion. The coin is placed in the hand and the small knob on top of the box pressed upon which lowers the arm and opens the satchel to receive the deposit the lower jaw in the face of the figure moving at the same time. From a private collection. (Pristine Cond.)
• STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK
  STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 11/16/1886. A very comical appearance is given to the face the lower jaw being balanced on pivots and easily kept in motion. The coin is placed in the hand and the small knob on top of the box pressed upon which lowers the arm and opens the satchel to receive the deposit the lower jaw in the face of the figure moving at the same time. Cracked base missing trap overall (Fair Cond.)
• STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK
  STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 11/16/1886. A very comical appearance is given to the face the lower jaw being balanced on pivots and easily kept in motion. The coin is placed in the hand and thesmall knob on top of the box pressed upon which lowers the arm and opens the satchel to receive the deposit the lower jaw in the face of the figure moving at the same time. (Exc. Cond.)
• STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK
  STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams patented 11/16/1886. A very comical appearance is given to the face the lower jaw being balanced on pivots and easily kept in motion. The coin is placed in the hand and thesmall knob on top of the box pressed upon which lowers the arm and opens the satchel to receive the deposit the lower jaw in the face of the figure moving at the same time. (VG - Exc. Cond.)
• BEAR & TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK
  BEAR & TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK The Judd Mfg. Co. Wallingford Conn. circa 1870's. Place a coin on the bear's tongue and press the lever; his tongue moves up causing the coin to slide into the bank. (Near Mint Cond.)
• ‘STUMP SPEAKER’ PAINTED CAST IRON
  ‘STUMP SPEAKER’ PAINTED CAST IRON STILL BANK, H: 10 IN. (25.40 CM.)‘Stump Speaker' Painted Cast Iron Still Bank,, Dimensions: H: 10 in. (25.40 cm.)
• 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.
• a/ TOAD ON STUMP MECHANICAL BANK
  a/ TOAD ON STUMP MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. circa 1880's. Press the lever and his mouth opens. Toss a coin in his mouth and release the lever. 11/10 Replaced lever (Exc Cond.)
• MECHANICAL BANK .
  MECHANICAL BANK .
• DOLL'S HEAD MECHANICAL BANKca.
  DOLL'S HEAD MECHANICAL BANKca. 1920s; unknown American maker, operated by placed a coin underneath the bank and the bank is supposed to produce a sound that mimics a child (not currently working), 7"x 3 3/4"x 5 1/2"; Condition: voice box is not working
• 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.
• 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.
• 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,
• SIX CAST IRON BANKSSix cast iron
  SIX CAST IRON BANKSSix cast iron banks, to include an Enterprise globe bank, two versions of US Mail bank, Coin Deposit safe bank, and reproduction Stump Speaker, together with a tin and cardboard Calumet Baking Powder bank, tallest - 10" h. Condition: Speaker - lacking trap, as found. Others - sporadic wear.
• 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 Speaking Dog mechanical
  Cast iron Speaking Dog mechanical bank 7" h. ?
• TWO MECHANICAL BANKSTwo
  TWO MECHANICAL BANKSTwo mechanical banks, to include a Starkies cast aluminum Black Americana bank, 6" h., and a Book of Knowledge Teddy and the Bear bank. Condition: Sporadic paint wear.
• LEAP FROG MECHANICAL BANK Shepard
  LEAP FROG MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Peter Adams patented 7/15/1890. Insert a coin in the slot at top of stump and slide the lever; one boy leapfrogs over the other and his right hand strikes a second lever causing the coin to fall into the bank. To reset move the boy back to his original position. Repaint to figures & rear of bank internal repairs to mechanism.
• Cast iron two frogs mechanical
  Cast iron two frogs mechanical bank. ?
• LEAP FROG MECHANICAL BANK Shepard
  LEAP FROG MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Peter Adams patented 7/15/1890. Insert a coin in the slot at top of stump and slide the lever; one boy leapfrogs over the other and his right hand strikes a second lever causing the coin to fall into the bank. To reset move the boy back to his original position. Normal chipping from usage overall (Exc. Cond.)
• LEAP FROG MECHANICAL BANK Shepard
  LEAP FROG MECHANICAL BANK Shepard Hardware Co. designed by Peter Adams patented 7/15/1890. Insert a coin in the slot at top of stump and slide the lever; one boy leapfrogs over the other and his right hand strikes a second lever causing the coin to fall into the bank. To reset move the boy back to his original position. (Exc. 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%
• 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.
• Cast iron elephant mechanical bank.
  Cast iron elephant mechanical bank. ?
• Cast iron bulldog mechanical
  Cast iron bulldog mechanical bank. ?
• 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.)
• FROG ON ROCK MECHANICAL BANK
  FROG ON ROCK MECHANICAL BANK Kilgore Manufacturing Co. Westerville Ohio designed by Elizabeth Cook circa 1920's. Push the lever and the frog opens his mouth; insert a coin in his mouth and release the lever. Crack at right pivit point near mouth (Near Mint 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.)
• MECHANICAL COIN BANK Mechanical
  MECHANICAL COIN BANK Mechanical coin bank, "Book of Knowledge," 6"h
• 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''.''
• 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. Chipping to paint missing trap. (VG Cond.)