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\'\'JOLLY NIGGER BANK\'\'
\'\'JOLLY NIGGER BANK\'\' mechanical cast aluminum with lever causing hand to deposit coin in open mouth and eyes to roll back. Traces of red painted shirt blue tie white collar. Height 6\'\' 5\'\' wide. Marked \'\'Starkie\'s patent\'\' and other numbers underfoot.
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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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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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MECHANICAL BANK. \'\'Jolly
MECHANICAL BANK. \'\'Jolly Nigger\'\' by the J & E Stevens Co. Cromwell Conn. 7\'\' h. Paint wear and missing keeper.
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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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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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LOT OF THREE COLLECTIBLE ITEMS: THE
LOT OF THREE COLLECTIBLE ITEMS: THE FIRST CAST IRLOT OF THREE COLLECTIBLE ITEMS: the first cast iron mechanical bank titled "Jolly Nigger Bank" (as cast into the back), having red shirt, white collar and light blue bow tie and cuffs; Roy Rogers comic book Vol. 1 No 82 October 1954; "Old Snifter" bottle opener/cork screw by Demley.
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SHEPARD JOLLY NIGGER CAST IRON
SHEPARD JOLLY NIGGER CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK: Articulated arm, eyes & mouth. Cast with \'\'Jolly Nigger Bank Pat Mar. 14\' 82\'\'\'. Bottom plate reads\'\' Made by Shepard Hardware Co. Buffalo NY. Pat\'d in Canada March 27 1883\'\'. Measures 6 3/4\'\' h. x 5 1/4\'\' x 6 1/4\'\' overall.CONDITION: Note paint chips, loss.
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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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Cast iron Jolly "N" mechanical
Cast iron Jolly "N" mechanical bank, repainted; together with another example.
6.5"h x 5.25"w x 5"d
Condition: Losses.
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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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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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Cast aluminum Black American
Cast aluminum Black American Jolly Joe mechanical bank, embossed on base "Mingo Fdry Co Royersford PA", 6-1/2" h, some paint loss
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CAST IRON STILL BANK. Paint
CAST IRON STILL BANK. Paint decorated cast iron still bank. Back of bank marked \'\'The Young Nigger Bank\'\'. 4 1/4\'\' h. Paint losses and wear. Some rust and soiling. Condition reports are available on all items. Please note: unless a condition report is requested we do not post detailed condition information about each item sold. If you choose to bid without requesting a condition report you are accepting the item \'\'as-is\'\' with no gaurantees.
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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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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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Painted cast iron "Jolly N"
Painted cast iron "Jolly N" mechanical bank manufactured 1883 H: 6 1/4 in.
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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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\'\'THE YOUNG NIGGER BANK\'\'
\'\'THE YOUNG NIGGER BANK\'\' mechanical cast iron with red shirt white collar blue tie. Height 4.50\'\' width 3.50\'\'. Marked with title in raised letters at rear base.
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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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Cast Iron Young Jolly Mechanical
Cast Iron Young Jolly Mechanical Bank.
Condition (Very Good). Size 4 - 1/4" T.
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JOLLY N HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK
JOLLY N HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK Sydenham & McCustra England cast iron. Place a coin in the hand press the lever on the back. The arm raises the eyes roll up the tongue moves in and the coin is deposited into the bank. Wear to paint overall (Good Cond.)
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JOLLY 'N BANK WITH BOW TIE John
JOLLY 'N BANK WITH BOW TIE John Harper & Co. Ltd. Place a coin in the man's hand; press the lever he raises his arms and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Embossed Pat. 1882 on back of shirt. Paint has darkened with age (Good Cond.)
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JOLLY N MECHANICAL BANK J & E
JOLLY N MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. cast iron. The coin is placed in the palm of the hand when the arm is raised automatically by a small projecting thumb piece depositing the coin in the mouth; the tongue falling back and the eyes rolling upwards at the same time. (VG Cond.)
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JOLLY 'N' MECHANICAL BANK J & E
JOLLY 'N' MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. Cast iron. The coin is placed in the palm of the hand when the arm is raised automatically by a small projecting thumb-piece depositing the coin in the mouth; the tongue falling back and the eyes rolling upwards at the same time. Replaced base plate overall (Good Cond.)
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Early painted Aunt Jemima bank. 5
Early painted Aunt Jemima bank. 5 1/2'' Ht.
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CABIN MECHANICAL BANK Yellow
CABIN MECHANICAL BANK Yellow Color J & E Stevens Co. designed by Edward L. Morris Boston Mass. patented 6/2/1885. Place the coin upon the roof above the Negro's head move the handle of the white-wash and the Negro will be made to stand on his head and kick the coin into the bank. Needs a spring to work (Exc - Pristine Cond.)
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JOLLY 'N' HIGH HAT MECHANICAL
JOLLY 'N' HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK Cast Iron body with cast iron hat done in green Starkies. Place a coin in the man's hand and press the lever; he raises his arms and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and tongue flips in. Overpainted.
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JOLLY 'N MECHANICAL BANK - BLUE BOW
JOLLY 'N MECHANICAL BANK - BLUE BOW TIE J & E Stevens Co. Cast iron. The coin is placed in the palm of the hand when the arm is raised automatically by a small projecting thumb-piece depositing the coin in the mouth; the tongue falling back and the eyes rolling upwards at the same time. (Near Mint Cond.)
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HARPER CAST IRON JOLLY BLACK MAN
HARPER CAST IRON JOLLY BLACK MAN MECHANICAL BANKHarper cast iron Jolly Black Man mechanical bank, 6 1/2" h.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Currently working, sporadic paint loss.
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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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Cast Iron Jolly Mechanical Bank.
Cast Iron Jolly Mechanical Bank.
Description Manufactured in England. Working condition.
Condition (Excellent). Size 6 - 1/2" T.
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J & E Stevens painted cast iron
J & E Stevens painted cast iron mechanical bank ''Always Did'Spis A Mule'' dated 1897; animated mechanical bank featuring mule and black boy marked underneath ''Patd apr.27 1897 '' 9 1/2 in. L. Estimate $ 700-1 000 Paint loss wear mechanical element in good working condition.
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Old Metal Black Man Money Bank with
Old Metal Black Man Money Bank with coins
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1864 Jackson Confederate
1864 Jackson Confederate banknote, $500, Type 64, CR-489, serial number 23418, dated February 17, 1864, Confederate seal and flag on left, General T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson on right, black with red horizontal line over print, engraved by Keating and Ball, Columbia, South Carolina, 3-1/4 x 7-1/4 in. General light toning, foxing, light folds, stains, ink mark upper right. Private Collection, Charlottesville, Virginia