Banks were not just for children. They came in all shapes and sizes. They were made from cast iron, metal, and tin. Many were shaped after common items i.e. buildings, animals, common everyday items. Others were designed to hide the fact they were banks and hopefully where the money was stashed!
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Cast Iron Mailbox Bank
Great Cast Iron Mailbox in great condition. It is 3.5" tall and 2.25 inches wide. Cand find no condition issues.
SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE.
Circa: c1900
Condition: Excellent
Size: 3.5" by 2.25"
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1930s Tiny Mite Bank-Safe Arrow Specialties
1930s Arrow Specialties "Tiny Mite" Bank-Safe. C9 condition with minor paint wear. Functioning triple combination locks. Combination to safe is 5-4-2. Dial with coin slot on top. Cast metal. Very nicely detailed bank.
SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE
Circa: 1930s
Condition: Excellent-C9
Size: 3.62x3.00x2.37
Manufacturer: Arrow Specialties
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Uncle Sam Bank Tin 1941 J. Chein Co. USA
This is a great Uncle Same Tin Hat Bank. It was made by J. Chein & Co in the USA. There is some discloration and the rim has some bends. Great WWII memento. There is some rust on the rim.
Circa: 1941
Condition: Very Good
Size: 3.25" tall and 4.25" wide
Manufacturer: J. C. Chein Company
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ERTL Model T Van Bank J.T.'s General Store
EThis is a ERTL replica of a Ford 1913 Model T van. It does have the key on the bottom as pictured to open the bank. All the decals are here and the paint is great. There is no box. ERTL Company released one of these vans in the years after 1984. This is one of the rarer ones. It is advertising J. T's General Store recognizing their 90th anniversary.
Circa: 1984-1987
Condition: Excellent
Size: 6" long and 3.5" tall
Manufacturer: ERTL Company
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Large U.S. Mail Box Bank
Large U.S. Mail Box Bank made by Western Stamping. All decals are in place and paint is in excellent condition.
Nice addition to bank or toy collection.
Circa: circa 1990
Condition: Excellent
Size: 7.5" tall and 3.35" tall
Manufacturer: Western Stamping
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Campbell's Kids Wooden Train Bank
Campbell's Kids Wooden Train Bank. It is missing its cork plug. Other than that it is in great shape. Great collectible.
Circa: 1986
Condition: Very Good
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Colorado Add On Bank
Metal Coin Bank given out by Colorado Industrial Bank in Denver, CO. It still has its key, taped on the back. It was called a add-on bank because it would total your savings as you put money in. It billed itself as a bank "with a heart."
Circa: circa 1935
Condition: Very Good
Size: 4.25" wide and1.5" tall
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Dime Clown and Monkey Tin Bank
Tin litho dime registering bank depicting various circus scenes with clowns and monkeys. Very colorful in very good shape. Can take up to $5.00
Circa: 1925+
Condition: Very Good
Size: 2.5"
Manufacturer: Unknown
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Exchange National Bank Leather Book Bank
This is a leather bound green and burgundy book bank. Many of these were given out by banks to young savers.On the back this one says"Member of the Federal Rerserve System." Does not have a key.
Circa: 1935+
Condition: Good
Size: 4.25" long, 3.25" wide and 1.0" deep
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All Coin & Calendar Bank in Box
This is a vintage ALL COIN & CALENDAR BANK made by Gerett Corporation. These banks were often used as bank give-aways and usually have the name of the bank on them. This is a blank with the picture of a Model T. Key is still in its own little envelope.
Circa: 1950+
Condition: Very Good
Size: 3.5" by 4.5"
Manufacturer: Gerrett Corporation