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There are many reproduction castiron banks on the market. Vintage baseball memorabilia mechanical bank keyman collectibles. Antique cast iron banks antique cast iron banks mechanical coin banks and still banks cast iron toy banks were a popular way to store coins during the late 19th and early 20th century. The mason raises and lowers trowel, also a brick, while the hod is moving forward and back. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. A coin is placed in the dentists left jacket pocket. Reproduction book of knowledge polychrome decorated cast iron bank of a native american shooting a bear, 7. In this scenario, the socalled priceto book pb ratio is applied with a banks stock price compared to equity book value per share.
Book of knowledge cast iron mechanical banks issued circa 1953. The originals used as models for the copies were in a collection assembled by grolier inc. This bank does not have usa stamped on the bottom, which tells us it is pre1974 as all banks after this year were stamped with usa on the bottom. Antique mechanical banks make the act of saving money fun. It is, indeed, a collectors item with historical interest and value. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. The book value is essentially the tangible accounting value of a firm compared to the market value that is shown. The chance of you having an authentic mechanical bank worth. These have been stored indoors in a living area since new, and are in very good shape. Here are still banks, those with no moving parts, and mechanical banks that flip coins into a receptor, chosen to illustrate the history of penny banks.
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Vintage cast iron reproduction uncle sam mechanical bank. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 4 book of knowledge reproduction cast iron mechanical banks. Pottery, glass, and plastic banks are also listed here. In the 50s, a company called book of knowledge produced 20 legitimate replicas of antique. Kimballs and the consignor assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property sold that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source of origin, as the case may be. Plus schoolsubject guide and graded courses of study books keyed to the 1952 book of knowledge, master keys to understanding the book of knowledge guide to using the index contained in last bound volume, and character education guide to the book. Exceptionally nice, highquality circa 1950s book of knowledge reproduction cast iron mechanical bank, called the dentist. It also comes with a directions sheet and warranty from john wright, inc. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Many old iron or tin banks have been reproduced since the 1950s in iron or plastic. A castiron artillery mechanical still bank reproduction. And because the prices are so high, reproductions of many of these banks. Commonwealth bank of australia price to book value cmway.
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Book of knowledge teddy and the bear reproduction cast. It is from the original collection of the book of knowledge. Book of knowledge magician cast iron mechanical bank 1960s. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Studying these prices will help you appraise your bank. Get the best deals on book of knowledge bank when you shop the largest. This bank is a reproduction of the late 1880s bank the indian and the bear. This bank is a 50s reproduction of a turn of the century mechanical bank titled hometown darkies. A reproduction cast iron bank titled teddy and the bear by the book of knowledge. Enclosed is some information about antique mechanical coin banks. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for.
Jun 25, 2019 the pricetobook pb ratio is an evaluation metric that is used to compare the current market price of a companys stock to its book value. Authentic reproductions of early american coin banks reproduced from the originals in the collection of. Oct 20, 2018 book value per share is a good measure to value bank stocks. We are offering the book of knowledge 1960s reproduction of the leapfrog mechanical bank. Always did spise a mule cast iron mechanical bank book. They came in a variety of attractive models like miniature. The provocative japanese bestseller prophesying a new economic and social value system for the coming millennium. As you will see, on page 2, the book of knowledge reproductions are just like the originals because the exact same procedure as used in casting the originals is followed. The original old mechanical banks are worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The leather bound book banks will carry a 1923 patent date for the mechanism and steel part but were manufactured with the 1923 date for decades.
We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. This bank has beautiful colors and its orginal paint. And because the prices are so high, reproductions of many of these banks have been made and most are artificially aged to look old. Reproduced from original in possession of the book of knowledge, height 19 cm. For the first 30 years of anythings life, all its value is speculative. As you will see, on page 2, the book of knowledge reproductions are just like the. Creedmore cast iron book of knowledge mechanical bank. You wont find many banks on ebay sealed in the original package and all the original paperwork. This bank is a 50s reproduction of a turn of the century mechanical bank titled. Antique cast iron banks, mechanical banks, still banks. In this scenario, the socalled priceto book pb ratio is applied with a banks stock price compared to equity book value. Other, even newer reproductions are still being made.
Insert a coin, push a lever, and watch the action play out. Replica replacement key for the astro mfg rocket coin bank usa stainless berzac. This knowledge will also help you know what to look for so you can avoid being taken by fakes. See todays waverley book knowledge for sale, best offer and auction. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia that leads to love of learning. We have anxious customers for premium mechanical and still cast iron banks. Book value can refer to several ways to analyze a business, but when it comes to bank stocks, the book value pertains to the net asset value of the company. This hand decorated piece has a soldier standing by a gilt canon that fires coins into the stone vault. As well as the usual pe ratio and dividend yield, price to book value was a reliable measure of a banks valuation. The master molds have been made from our original antiques. Book value per share is a good measure to value bank stocks. This is a quality reproduction from the book of knowledge series and is more than 60 years old.
Eight book of knowledge reproduction painted cast iron mechanical banks, two uncle sam, a cat and mouse, an owl, two dentist, a magician, and a teddy and the bear bank. And, you will note, each sand mold is used but once. Cast iron toy banks were a popular way to store coins during the late 19th and early 20th century. Price to book value is a valuation ratio that is measured by stock price book value per share. This bank retains a high percentage of its original paint and has the highly desirable and eye poppingly graphic yellow base, a feature dan morphy notes in his official price guide to mechanical banks that makes this classic antique cast iron mechanical bank worth double the value of the standard red base variation in equal condition. Up for consideration is a book of knowledge reproduction cast iron mechanical bank humpty dumpty from the early 1960s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The uncle sam bank is probably one of the best known of all mechanical banks.
Mbca scrapbook grolier book of knowledge banks, 1960 letter. This bank has the original box shipping box from john wright with the original shipping label. If a photo is not available, and you need to see one, contact us. Ive seen the trick dog with a made in taiwan mark on the bottom. Storage fees will begin on the 15th day regardless of payment status alderfer auction offers the absenteephone bid service as a convenience to our patrons who are unable to attend. Eight book of knowledge reproduction painted cast iron. A pair of 1960s book of knowledge early american coin bank reproductions. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Please check our other auctions vintage dentist pulling tooth bok mechanical ci bank description.
With that said, the reason they are valuable is that they are not plentiful. Book of knowledge bank for sale hard to find collectibles. The coin might be fired into a fort from a canon, placed into an animals mouth before being swallowed, or put in a mans hand for him to slide into his pocket. Presenting our large variety of book of knowledge bank available right now online. The value of a bank is not determined solely by age. It is more politically correct than the 19th century original pictured below right that portrayed stereotype black players. Sakaiya believes that a knowledge value revolution will unfold as each advanced national faced the flexibility to cope with an utter transformation of its moral standards. In 1960, the book of knowledge commissioned the foundry. These have been stored indoors in a living area since new, and are in very answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Old reproduction indian native shooting bear mechanical bank book of knowledge toy. Several thousand book of knowledge reproductions of 30 19thcentury american castiron mechanical banks were made between 1957 and 1972. Athe book of knowledge banks were issued in the 1950s to encourage the purchase of sets of the book of knowledge encyclopedia. The pb ratio is favored by value investors for its. Here is a breakdown of how i think fakes and reproductions hurt the market. This mechanical coin bank is an authentic reproduction of the original antique in. The future of knowledge strips away traditional business thinking to reveal the new patterns. Over the past few years, aaawt has sold some of the rarest and best of the category, and our buyers have been asking for more. Dec 25, 2011 embossed on the banks bottom are the words, reproduced from original in collection of the book of knowledge. It contains a figure of theordore roosevelt, the 26th president of the us. Cast iron clown bank, book of knowledge cast iron mechanical clown bank. If the bank is held together by phillipshead screws, it is a modern bank. There are banks made of cast iron, tin, pottery, wood, and pot metal in forms that include folk art, political events, and special places such as.
Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Deterioration from age only, and some wear from actually being used. Reproductions were made by the grey iron casting co. Vintage dentist pulling tooth bok mechanical ci bank. On this page you will notice all the measurements, color and weight of the banks. With a little effort, you can learn how to identify your antiques and research their values. Antique and vintage mechanical banks collectors weekly. These banks release all their contents automatically once the bank contained a certain amount. Bits and pieces jumping monkey cast iron bank collectible cast iron mechanical bank. With groliers tacit consent, the replicas continued to be sold under the book of knowledge. It first appeared in 1886 and has been in production, somewhere, ever since. Some metal bank value guides include the official price guide to mechanical banks by dan morphy, collectors encyclopedia toysbanks. This mechanical coin bank is an authentic reproduction of the original antique in the collection of the book of knowledge. 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.
Miscellaneous reference books click here for still banks. The figure is shooting a rifle at a tree trunk, where a bear is hidden. Book of knowledge series the indian and the bear mechanical. Sep 21, 2014 antique cast iron banks mechanical coin banks and still banks.
Vintage cast iron working magician money bank book of knowledge reproduction buy now. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage mechanical banks. The comical hod carrier receives the coin in hod and throws it forward, depositing it into the bank. Banks should be in good working order to bring high values as well.
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