Lot # 30 - Classic Trick Dog Mechanical Bank – Clown & Dog Cast Iron Toy, 8" x 9"

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 24-Feb-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 03-Mar-2026 7:29:00 PM
Current bid:

$51.00

Highest bidder:

Darcie

Auction has ended

Description :

Step into the golden age of mechanical ingenuity with this Trick Dog Mechanical Bank, a cast iron marvel from the late 19th century. Featuring a vibrantly painted clown in yellow and black, poised beside a loyal black dog and coin barrel, this piece exemplifies the playful artistry of early American savings toys. Measuring 8 inches high by 9 inches wide, it retains remarkable detail and patina, making it a standout in any vintage toy or Americana collection. Whether you're drawn to its circus-themed charm or its mechanical precision, this bank offers both nostalgia and investment-worthy appeal.

💰 Estimated Value Range

$125–$225 USD, depending on paint condition, mechanical functionality, and provenance. Pristine examples with original finish and working mechanisms can command higher prices at specialty auctions.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Darcie

Date Bid User
03-Mar-2026 7:06:37 PM $51.00 Darcie
26-Feb-2026 3:15:17 PM $50.00 Tiffany
26-Feb-2026 3:15:17 PM $50.00 Darcie
26-Feb-2026 3:15:08 PM $48.00 Tiffany
26-Feb-2026 3:15:08 PM $47.00 Darcie
25-Feb-2026 8:34:45 PM $46.00 Tiffany
25-Feb-2026 8:13:51 PM $41.00 Darcie
25-Feb-2026 8:10:42 PM $40.00 Tiffany
25-Feb-2026 8:10:42 PM $40.00 Darcie
25-Feb-2026 8:10:25 PM $31.00 Tiffany
25-Feb-2026 8:10:25 PM $30.00 Darcie
25-Feb-2026 8:10:13 PM $29.00 Tiffany
25-Feb-2026 8:10:13 PM $28.00 Darcie
25-Feb-2026 7:50:53 PM $26.00 Tiffany
24-Feb-2026 2:07:16 PM $21.00 Darcie
24-Feb-2026 2:07:06 PM $20.00 Woosquirrel
24-Feb-2026 2:07:06 PM $20.00 Darcie
24-Feb-2026 2:06:48 PM $18.00 Woosquirrel
24-Feb-2026 2:06:48 PM $17.00 Darcie
24-Feb-2026 11:38:57 AM $16.00 Woosquirrel
24-Feb-2026 9:50:25 AM $6.00 Coop71
24-Feb-2026 8:26:32 AM $5.00 Peanut16

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