Banks

This bank is one of only three known examples, a landmark bank from a line-up of great collections, it was the top lot at the Max Berry I auction in November 2014. Est. $150,000 – $175,000

The ever popular Mammy with Child Mechanical bank by Kyser and Rex Co. was a near mint conditioned example from famed Donal Markey collection March 2011. Est. $20,000 – $30,000

Setting a new world record for highest price at auction for this bank, from the Clive Devilish collection offered October 2015, this bank was truly a gem. Est. $25,000 – $35,000

. Another beautiful specimen from the famous Max Berry collection, this dentist bank more than doubled the high estimation and is a definite highlight to any collection. March 2015. Est. $18,000 – $20,000

A familiar face, but an uncommon mechanical bank, the Mickey Mouse mechanical bank is an elusive piece for any serious tin bank collection. November 2014. Est. $15,000 – $18,000

A very desirable example, this Arcade still bank was as good as it gets in Near Mint condition. Offered in our March 2012 sale. Est. $1,500 – $2,000

A rare Hubley still bank in even more rare stellar condition is a highlight for any collection, offered in our June 2011 sale. Est. $1,500 – $2,000

Also called the Indian Camp Bank, this boxed example from the Clive Devilish collection is bright and beautiful. October 2015. Est. $20,000 – $28,000

A circa 1885 Ives Palace bank, easily the most elaborate casting of all still banks from the Donal Markey Collection, March 2011. Finest example known. Est. $4,000 – $6,000

Tripling the estimation in our March 2011 auction this colorful Donal Markey bank was a happy edition to its new collectors shelf. Est. $7,000 – $9,000

JM Harper still banks are likely the most elusive and sought after by advanced collectors, this Cleveland bust is reportedly one of two known to exist, offered in June 2011 auction. Est. $8,000 – $9,000

. Originally from the Hegarty collection, and now offered in the Max Berry collection, this extremely rare Clown on Bar mechanical bank is as minty as it gets. November 2014. Est. $60,000 – $80,000

A very rare mechanical bank with very amusing action, this colorful bank was a prized piece in our March 2015 auction of the Max Berry Collection. Est. $80,000 – $90,000

Another steelar Donal Markey piece, this scarce still bank version with color and condition was a pleasant addition to the collectors shelves. Est. $4,000 – $4,500

Made from lead, this German Santa Claus still bank has fantastic molding details and is as rare as it gets in lead banks, from our March 2012 sale. Est. $1,000 – $1,500

Tripling the estimation in our March 2011 auction this colorful Donal Markey bank was a happy edition to its new collectors shelf. Est. $7,000 – $9,000

In our November 2010 auction this bank flew like a bird across the auction floor to its new owner. Est. $8,000 – $10,000

Bright and colorful, this minty Donal Markey piece is likely the brightest and best known example, offered in March 2011. Est. $5,000 – $6,000

Extremely rare to find in any version, this original J and E Stevens brass pattern was offered complete in our June 2011 sale. Est. $4,000 – $5,000

Upside down letter version of the bank, this pristine conditioned example was featured in our May 2014 auction. Est. $4,000 – $4,500

Possibly the finest known example, this J and E Stevens bank had the color and condition to make the estimations a mere multiple of the final hammer price. Est. $800 – $1,000

Attributed to Kenton manufacturing, this elaborately cast still bank feature japanned finishes and great molding effects, offered in June 2011. Est. $1,500 – $2,000

A visually appealing, truly striking still bank example, this Kenton piece was offered in November 2009. Est. $2,500 – $3,500

Extremely rare to find in any condition, this safe still bank with combination dials was offered complete in our June 2011 sale. Est. $4,000 – $6,000