The Penny Pineapple Bank
By William Berke, M.D. THE YEAR 1960 gave America a new dance craze, a new President, and a new star in our flag. Chubby Checker brought the twist, election results gave us John F. Kennedy, and [...]
Julia’s Double-Header Fall Auction Nov. 30
FAIRFIELD, MAINE, November 30, 2011. Over the past 40 years, James D. Julia Auctioneers have established themselves as one of the leading auction houses the world over. During that time, their [...]
World’s Fair Bank sets Record at RSL Auction
TIMONIUM, MD – Clad in age-defying cast iron, antique mechanical banks made another bulletproof run across the auction block June 4th at RSL’s 499-lot sale featuring the John Jirkofsky [...]
Tank and Cannon and Cupola Bank, Part 2: Attractive Color Variations
BY SY SCHRECKINGER THE WORLD OF MECHANICAL banks encompasses a multitude of subjects and a variety of themes. Over the years avid collectors have been known to discuss and, occasionally, ponder [...]