Archive for the 'Vintage Mechanical Banks' Category

Historical Cast Iron Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank

April 26th, 2009 by oldtymer


Collecting mechanical banks often includes having to spend just a little bit more to get a true antique bank worth the investment.  Uncle Sam holding out his hand for your money may have been a political statement at the time, but it seems to have carried over into history.  The Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank from [...]

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Published by oldtymer on Apr 26, 2009 under Vintage Mechanical Banks | Post your comment now

Collectible Mechanical Banks

April 18th, 2009 by oldtymer


Mechanical banks are some of the most fun collectibles to hunt down.  They mesmerize both the young and the old as they take those coins and drop them into the abyss in one final movement.  Some play music while others go through many motions before depositing that precious coin.  Many of the really old ones [...]

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Published by oldtymer on Apr 18, 2009 under Vintage Mechanical Banks | Post your comment now