WebNov 12, 2007 · "Darktown Battery" Mechanical Bank by J. & E. Stevens & Co., Cromwell, CT, designed by James H. Bowen, circa 1888. A coin is placed in the hand of the pitcher who, when the lever is tripped, pitches the coin to the batter. The batter misses and the coin drops safely to the catcher who deposits it in the trap. WebThe Darktown Battery is truly a crossover piece, appealing to collectors of Black Americana, sporting antiques, cast iron toys, and mechanical banks. Although this is one of the more common mechanical banks, examples …
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WebAug 15, 2024 · The item “Antique Cast Iron Baseball Mechanical Bank DARKTOWN BATTERY / J. E. STEVENS 1888″ is in sale since Friday, December 6, 2024. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “bigdhoops” and is located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United … WebTonight I am listing some antique original cast iron Mechanical Banks. This is the DARKTOWN BATTERY Mechanical Bank circa 1888 designed by James Bowen and manufactured by the J.& E. Stevens Co. Init sighness infections
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WebWhen common mechanical banks such as the Darktown Battery are found in this condition. a normally $3,000-5,000 bank will bring $75,000-100,000 (we kid you not). We believe the future should and will hold the same multiplier for this. Now called the “Ty Cobb” bank, because of some perceived resemblance. Some even call it … WebDarktown Battery Bank by F.H. Griffith - HOBBIES Magazine - June, 1965. The popular American game of baseball is well represented by the bank we have chosen as No. 131 … WebFeb 18, 2024 · This is a brief description of the "Darktown Battery" Mechanical Bank and shows how it operates. Made by the J.& E. Stevens Co. and patented January 17, 1888... sigh net