Dont inflate price of balloon lady the morning call. Local pickup suggested, or check 3rd party shipping rates. We will contact you with a quote for the shipping costs if the book is over 2 pounds. An acrobat on a ball swings to drop coin from slot in head into open worked foilate base. Explore the collection ohio state university libraries. Ever since james serrill patented the first mechanical bank in 1869, people have been saving money in mechanical banks. Casper alleges that john wright itself is guilty of misconduct, in that 1 it continues to advertise that its penny banks are reproduced from the book of knowledge collection, which no longer exists as a single entity. Some metal bank value guides include the official price guide to mechanical banks by dan morphy, collectors encyclopedia toysbanks. By the early 1970s they began producing their own unique designs. Cast iron toy model t ford mechanical bank youtube. This is a terrific novelty bank from the beginnings of the great age of mechanical banks and will be a. Spain ship, 2 tammany bank with rotund man, 3 dancing monkey organ grinder bank, and 4 teddy and the bear. A reproduction hand painted cast metal coin bank book of knowledge.
Get the best deals on book of knowledge bank when you shop the. This whimsical and very detailed bank is made of cast iron weighing about 6 lbs. Knowledge is power in the antique marketplace and anything you can do to research your antiques or those youre thinking of buying will help. Here is a breakdown of how i think fakes and reproductions hurt the market. Also see the world banks open knowledge repository which contains open access materials. The figure is shooting a rifle at a tree trunk, where a bear is hidden. Studying these prices will help you appraise your bank. Visit hrls community in the knowledge bank for publications, digital reproductions, and conference proceedings. Childrens knowledge bank i read these books when was child and now i bought them for my 4th grade kid, i always admired at the simplistic approach of explaining the science behind the simple things we use and see every day but never knew how they work. Embossed on the banks bottom are the words, reproduced from original in collection of the book of knowledge. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique and vintage mechanical banks collectors weekly. O schwarz worlds greatest toy store reproduction banks adv. Which is more important, book knowledge or experience.
Children often behave like young explorers who love to inf. It provides broadbased information in history of art, creativity and appreciation, and teaches basic elements and principles of art as well as skills in their application to various practical art processes. Williams, ravenna, ohio, 1905 to 1934 blue over silver paint moore number 1169, page 117, the penny bank book by andy and susan moore, schiffer publishing ltd. Enclosed is some information about antique mechanical coin banks. This mechanical coin bank is an authentic reproduction of the original antique in the collection of the book of knowledge. Seven items reproduced from the book of knowledge collection including punch and judy, the frog bank, the organ bank, uncle remus and the magician bank the chicago areas leading estate auction house. A tonic for your childs brain book online at best prices in india on. Teddy roosevelt and the bear mechanical cast iron bank. Knowledge bank is the largest database of mortgage criteria in the uk.
Be aware that many reproductions of this bank exist, and the rarity of originals drives the high price. Yours is a copy of a bank originally titled darktown battery, which featured black ballplayers the players on your bank are white. Book knowledge definition and meaning collins english. Antique mechanical banks make the act of saving money fun. An illustrated encyclopedia with articles on history, lit. Search hrl publications and digital reproductions visit hrls community in the knowledge bank for publications, digital reproductions, and conference proceedings. Vintage cast iron working magician money bank, unique book of knowledge magic nursery decor, coin savings piggy box, blue stocking fillers.
There are many reproduction castiron banks on the market. You can easily start your savings account in a mechanical bank. Mbca scrapbook grolier book of knowledge banks, 1960 letter. In 1940 the book of knowledge copied some old banks and embossed these words on the. The book of knowledge repros are collectible in their own right, but should not be confused with the original antique banks. Casper banks mistakenly included copy relating to the book of knowledge in. Stevens company of cromwell, connecticut manufactured charles h. This mechanical coin bank is an authentic reproduction of the original antique in. In 1960, the book of knowledge commissioned the foundry. Fakes and reproductions blog the antique auction forum. Mechanical bank collectors of america mbca contents az.
You might turn to internet research for some quick tips, but having a good library on the topics you specialize in can also be very helpful. Some of the banks were made of aluminum from a mold cast from an original bank owned by grolier, the publisher of the book of knowledge. In concept, book knowledge is the summaries from experience. Bank, mosque, cast iron, coin or penny still bank, gold paint a. Up for auction is this very attractive cast iron mechanical bank of theodore teddy roosevelt and the bear. We are offering the book of knowledge 1960s reproduction of the leapfrog mechanical bank. You can find many choices when you search for mechanical banks for sale on ebay. Heres a genuine trick dog bank from the late 1800s. Beginning bank collectors should start off slowly and beware the bugaboo of antiqueseekers reproductions. Book of knowledge cast iron coin bank reproduction ebth. One method of identifying period mechanical banks from later reproductions is to obtain a copy of robert mccumbers toy bank reproductions and fakes. As you will see, on page 2, the book of knowledge reproductions are just like the originals because the exact same procedure as used in casting the originals is followed. In my opinion, i agree that view, which one is more important is depended on case by case.
Reproductions were made by the grey iron casting co. Place coin on pigs nose and when the lever is pushed the pigs leg lifts to hit the coin in the the irishmans mouth. The last page uses the 1957 william tell book of knowledge mechanical bank reproduction as an illustration of how to tell a reproduction from a period original. Eight book of knowledge reproduction painted cast iron mechanical banks. The coin might be fired into a fort from a canon, placed into an animals mouth before being swallowed, or put in a mans hand for him to slide into his pocket. Get the best deal for cast iron mechanical bank from the largest. Book of knowledge teddy and the bear reproduction cast iron. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. This bank is a reproduction of the late 1880s bank the indian and the bear. Cast iron mechanical bank william tell apple shooting,piggy bank,reproduction. Book of knowledge magician cast iron mechanical bank 1960s. Cast iron boy on trapeze mechanical bank original antique toy.
The master molds have been made from our original antiques. With a little effort, you can learn how to identify your antiques and research their values. Berkeley faculty have written more economics articles than bank staff. Book of knowledge teddy and the bear reproduction cast. Featuring a 1950s book of knowledge cast iron mechanical bank. This bank has the original box shipping box from john wright with the original shipping label. This knowledge will also help you know what to look for so you can avoid being taken by fakes. Lots of questions come up when it comes to antiques. Jul 04, 2015 general knowledge in art for shs general knowledge in art is the first book of its kind for senior secondary schools in ghana. Reproduction banks article 1966 utexiqual original limited edition banks 19661969. Feb 09, 2014 john wright, the manufacturer of this bank, was also the maker of the book of knowledge mechanical bank reproductions. Most of people may think that book knowledge and experience both are important. Original shepard hardware trick pony mechanical bank. Unfollow book of knowledge bank to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Please see our other auctions for more book of knowledge banks, the finest and most faithful reproductions of these pricey banks available. Authentic reproductions of early american coin banks reproduced from the originals in the collection of. A reproduction cast iron bank titled teddy and the bear by the book of knowledge. Book of knowledge eagle cast iron mechanical bank works, bird.
Buy online, view images and see past prices for 4 book of knowledge reproduction cast iron mechanical banks. A quick example is if a novice collector sees something that he would like to collect but doesnt have a thorough knowledge of it, he may search for an item and buy a fake or reproduction by accident. E stevens tammany politician mechanical cast iron bank. Up for consideration is a book of knowledge reproduction cast iron mechanical bank humpty dumpty from the early 1960s. It contains a figure of theordore roosevelt, the 26th president of the us. High quality made original book of knowledge banks have the upside potential that the old original mechanical banks from the 1800s have now. This is a quality reproduction from the book of knowledge series and is more than 60 years old. Eight book of knowledge reproduction painted cast iron. Reproduction banks book of knowledge, cast from originals 1960 true the mans magazine reproduction banks adv. Over 100 lenders listed with over 60,000 pieces of criteria including many that cannot be found on lender websites or published material. Each reproduced from the original in collection of the book of knowledge. You can see the difference in the paint and that special aged look. If the bank is held together by phillipshead screws, it is a modern bank.
Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Insert a coin, push a lever, and watch the action play out. You should be aware that many of the originals from the late 1800s were reproduced by the book of knowledge encyclopedias in the 1950s, like the trick dog bank. Cast iron mechanical bank, vintage book of knowledge reproduction. Guide to identifying and valuing vintage mechanical banks. Johnsons novelty bank in many color patterns, and this handsome red, yellow, and blue variation is a real stunner. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Back when a penny saved bought a castiron show the. Under donsco, grey iron and john wright carried on their respective functions of manufacturing and merchandising reproductions from the book of knowledge match plates. It operates mechanically when lever on the back is pushed and a. Vintage book of knowledge ci mechanical tammany bank. Mortgage brokers, save time placing tricky mortgage cases.
The knowledge bank doesnt keep good records on its assets. Other, even newer reproductions are still being made. Your bank s value depends on it being a vintage model. Knowledge bank awardwinning mortgage criteria search.
Joy, pennsylvania, as part of an advertising campaign for the book of knowledge, an encyclopedia. Even with repaint to the stripes, the overall condition is deemed excellent. John wright, the manufacturer of this bank, was also the maker of the book of knowledge mechanical bank reproductions. Vintage 1950s southern comfort shooter mechanical cast metal coin bank. Get the best deals on cast iron mechanical bank when you shop the largest online selection at. My family has owned a castiron mechanical bank for more than 60 years. Several thousand book of knowledge reproductions of 30 19thcentury american castiron mechanical banks were made between 1957 and 1972.
Useful for research in international social and economic development. As you will see, on page 2, the book of knowledge reproductions are just like the originals. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Visa and mastercard are default methods for purchases.
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