Antique and Vintage Banks

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Comment by Lillian Dunbar on February 17, 2012 at 8:51am

My maternal grandfather gave me this 9" tall metallic bank when I was too young to remember, so it's at least 60 years old.

Comment by John Schindler II on February 6, 2012 at 3:24pm

Thanks for the info, the links were great!

Comment by Lillian Dunbar on February 6, 2012 at 7:37am

Mechanical banks are the prime banks, but many are being reproduced. Watch out for fakes. I just collect what I like no matter the value (or lack of). Here some info:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Collecting-Antique-Toy-Banks&id=275479

http://reviews.ebay.com/WOW-Cast-Iron-Bank-Antique-Collectible-Orig...

http://www.ehow.com/how_2241876_collect-antique-mechanical-banks.html

Comment by John Schindler II on February 5, 2012 at 11:27pm

What can I look for in a good bank?  Is it what is made out of, or the general theme of the bank (like Uncle Sam, or one the actually looks like a pig)?

Comment by Lillian Dunbar on February 2, 2012 at 7:40am

An unmarked ceramic Christmas piggy bank about 8.5" tall with fake gems in the eyes and nose. It also has "eyelashes".

Comment by Lillian Dunbar on February 1, 2012 at 2:51pm

Some advertising Banks in my possession:

Eight O'Clock Coffee brand (this coffee is still available in stores). It's 3.75" tall, 2" wide and 1.5" deep and metallic. Some are for sale on Ebay  from $3 to $25 and claim to be anywhere from the 1930s to the 50s. Red seems to be the most available color, but they also came in black and yellow.

This was a give-away from an area store which has long been out of business. I remember going there as a kid, which is where I got it, so it must be from the late 50s or early 60s. It is molded styrene plastic and about 4.5" long. It cracked at one time and I tried to fix it with Scotch tape (this was before the non-yellowing tape).

Comment by Shirley Kowalczyk on February 1, 2012 at 1:26pm

This is a book bank from the 1920's.

Comment by Shirley Kowalczyk on February 1, 2012 at 1:26pm

Comment by Lillian Dunbar on January 30, 2012 at 9:27am

Welcome to all new members. I hope you enjoy this new group and I look forward to seeing many photos of vintage, antique and other collectible banks. Just a reminder - if you haven't already done so, please choose a photo to add to your profile.

Comment by Lillian Dunbar on January 29, 2012 at 3:05pm

Cast Iron still bank, about 4" tall. Likely a Hubley.

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