Mechanical Bank
The mechanical bank has intrigued just about everyone who comes upon one. Whether old or new, a mechanical bank fascinates us. The movements to collect our coins were once used as entertainment, and then to encourage young children to deposit and save their coins for a rainy day.The Value of The c1800 Mechanical Banks
As with any old collectible or antique item, mechanical banks also have a high ticket value. Should you come across one in your grandmas attic, be sure not to toss is out as junk. A prime example of their value is a recent bank being offered on eBay know as the 'Girl Jumping Rope'. She is worth over $26000. An old puppet mechanical bank know as the 'Punch and Judy Bank', which first appeared in the late 1800's and not in mint condition will go for as high as $3000.
Advertising Banks
As far back as I can remember companies have tried to be an innovative in their advertising campaigns as possible. One such company selling Calumet Baking Powder devised a campaign to sell banks that were in the shape of their baking powder can. When the coin was deposited, there was a doll popped up to say, Thank you!
Advertising collectibles are popular, and if it was a useful item it only made them more desirable. The advertising banks are a good item to collect for future investment income. As they age they become more valuable. The Baking Powder can's opening bid was $37.
Which Mechanical Banks Should You Collect
That is a personal preference. Some prefer to collect circus type banks, while others like strictly figure, or bust banks. The cast iron type of mechanical banks are some of the most fondly sought after mechanical banks. They look old even when they are fairly new due to the casting process. You simply do not need to collect any one line of mechanical banks. A variety displayed about a room makes for a wonderful conversation when guests come to visit.
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