Bertoia Auctions

This Girl Skipping Rope mechanical bank was the top lot of the two-day sale, bringing $156,000. By J & E Stevens, this interesting bank is arguably the most coveted example for mechanical bank collectors. The clever design causes the girl to alternate feet and turn her head as she skips the rotating rope.
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The Schroeder Toy, Bank Collection Brings Millions

Marklin Battleship, La Plata, clockwork, was the top lot of the Samuel Downey Jr. collection, after selling for $204,000, against an estimate of $50,000-$70,000. Hailing from Argentina, this battleship is in museum-grade condition, extremely detailed with a multi-level complex superstructure, and impressive to look at; 28” l. All images courtesy of Bertoia
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World-class toy collection sells for millions

Jerome B. Secor ‘Freedman’s’ mechanical bank
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Freedman’s Bank stashes away $130K during toy auction

Preacher at the Pulpit
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Huge collection of toys, banks up for bid Nov. 14-15