The book of knowledge mechanical banks

The book presents over 250 color photographs of intriguing american banks arranged from the 18th century through the present. The book of tricks was a large illustrated work on mechanical devices, including automata, published in 850 by the three brothers of persian descent, known as the banu musa ahmad, muhammad and hasan bin musa ibn shakir working at the house of wisdom bayt. The linkage is made through 64 areas of future science, the basis of an ongoing study that is part of an ongoing progra. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 4 vintage book of knowledge mechanical banks. The keys of enoch is a paraphysical text or codebook. J and e stevens company this cromwell, connecticut, manufacturer was making a range of mechanical banks by 1883 and continued to make them until at least 1928. Book of knowledge mechanical bank paddy and the pig. I am selling an vintage, original, cast iron mechanical bank.

They are treasured toys to some and fascinating mechanical devices to others who cherish the advances made possible by new technologies and subjects. Circa 1875 sold original paint with the scarce brown pants. Studying these prices will help you appraise your bank. My mechanical bank says on the bottom, reproduced from original in collection of the book of knowledge. Humpty dumpty cast iron mechanical bank circa 1882. Jun 23, 20 castiron mechanical banks can be surprisingly valuable.

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The book of knowledge of ingenious mechanical devices. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Authentic reproductions of early american coin banks reproduced from the originals in the collection of. The john wright company of wrightsville, pa took over production of the famous book of knowledge mechanical banks in the mid 1960s. Original cast iron mechanical banks are always in style and prove to be one of the best investments in the antiques field. On page, you will notice 95% of all the john wright still banks. Book of knowledge magician cast iron mechanical bank 1960s. The bank is in mint condition, and comes with a certificate of authenticity, and box. Always did spise a mule cast iron mechanical bank book of knowledge vintage reproduction. Antique and vintage mechanical banks collectors weekly. Original shepard hardware trick pony mechanical bank. Somewhat similar to windup toys and other playthings, some mechanical banks had moving parts, springs, levers, and colorful characters to.

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Reviewed in the united states on september 14, 2010 this was the first serious reference book on collecting antique toy mechanical banks with color photographs of hundreds of original antique mechanical banks. Book of knowledge mechanical bank the dentist original. Book of knowledge iron coin bank collectors weekly. It is a text of higher consciousness experience which explains how the human race is connected with a more advanced higher evolutionary structure of universal intelligence. This example has 85% of its original paint, has never been touched up or repainted, and has no chips, cracks, or repairs. On the bottom ist writen book of knowledge and on the closer of the coinbank, you can see feb 2 1875 pat. In weeks to come we will be listing 9 additional book of knowledge mechanical banks, all is similar condition and all genuine book of knowledge quality reproductions. The big picture book knowledge and print concepts book knowledge and print concepts book knowledge and print concepts include. Up for auction is this very attractive cast iron mechanical bank of theodore teddy roosevelt and the bear.

Antique cast iron banks, mechanical banks, still banks. Jul 22, 2015 always did spise a mule cast iron mechanical bank book of knowledge vintage reproduction. It is the total amount of force which is required to create acceleration on moving substance. In 1960, the book of knowledge commissioned the foundry.

Several thousand book of knowledge reproductions of 30 19thcentury american castiron mechanical banks were made between 1957 and 1972. The master molds have been made from our original antiques. The book includes all 30 of the book of knowledge banks, t are only 30 different book of knowledge banks total. Yours is a copy of a bank originally titled darktown battery, which featured black ballplayers the players on your bank are white. Creedmore cast iron book of knowledge mechanical bank. Book of knowledge mechanical bank book of knowledge 1950s60s cast iron the dentist all original. Mechanical banks cant match originals earnings chicago. Almost identical to the original 1886 cast iron bank except the background of the banner on the base of this bank. On this page you will notice all the measurements, color and weight of the banks. Book of knowledge cast iron mechanical banks issued circa 1953. Vintage cast iron jonah and the whale mechanical bank great condition.

Mechanical banks were introduced in the late 19th century in an effort to make the act of saving money fun. Banks made by this company include humpty dumpty wall banks, punch and judy banks, and uncle sam banks. Antique mechanical banks, the entertaining childrens toys of times past, have. An owl turns head book of knowledge cast iron mechanical bank. Some metal bank value guides include the official price guide to mechanical banks by dan morphy, collectors encyclopedia toysbanks.

Castiron mechanical banks have been popular with collectors for decades, and the prices prove it. Mbca scrapbook grolier book of knowledge banks, 1960 letter. Mechanical cast iron bank, lion and two monkeys kyser and rex co. Book of knowledge vintage reproduction cast iron dentist. They came in a variety of attractive models like miniature models of banks, various animals like the everpopular piggy banks, and some can even be found in the shape of boats and trains. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Unfortunately, as mechanical banks became more and more valuable, reproductions were introduced into the marketplace by a company called book of knowledge, whose banks can be easily identified by the notation and the engraved circle on the base of the banks.

Mechanical bank collectors of america mbca contents az. Reproduced from original in collection of the book of knowledge excellent condition minor wear to box see photos apx. Teddy roosevelt and the bear mechanical cast iron bank. Insert a coin, push a lever, and watch the action play out. E stevens tammany politician mechanical cast iron bank. When they did, they added a few more banks to the inventory. Guide to identifying and valuing vintage mechanical banks. New listingthe book of knowledge reproduction mechanical organ grinder bank.

Book of knowledge vintage reproduction cast iron dentist mechanical bank. Grolier book of knowledge banks, 1960 letter mechanical bank. Eight book of knowledge reproduction painted cast iron. Enclosed is some information about antique mechanical coin banks. Careful packaging is free, but will add to the overall weight. Eight book of knowledge reproduction painted cast iron mechanical banks. Somewhat similar to windup toys and other playthings, some mechanical banks had moving parts, springs, levers, and colorful characters to entice saving money.