Name: Auction: AMERICAN 'I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE' MECHANICAL BANK BY J & E STEVENS, CONNECTICUT PATENTED APRIL 27TH 1897
Brand: Lyon & Turnbull
Price: 350 GBP
Availability: InStock

Day One | Wednesday 18 Feb at 10am | Lots 1 to 352

Day Two | Thursday 19 Feb at 10am | Lots 353 to 600

A Vintage Viewpoint: 30 Years of Curated Antiques | Friday 20 Feb from 10am | Lots 601 to 735

large_douglas-square.jpg

medium_douglas-square.jpg

small_douglas-square.jpg

thumbnail_douglas-square.jpg

large_katherine-square.jpg

medium_katherine-square.jpg

small_katherine-square.jpg

thumbnail_katherine-square.jpg

large_harry-square.jpg

medium_harry-square.jpg

small_harry-square.jpg

thumbnail_harry-square.jpg

large_polly-square.jpg

medium_polly-square.jpg

small_polly-square.jpg

thumbnail_polly-square.jpg

A Vintage Viewpoint: 30 Years of Curated Antiques 

A truly compelling collection of vintage and antique items individually chosen for those who value originality and character.

Our February 2026 Five Centuries auction offers a wonderfully eye-pleasing and diverse variety of furniture, paintings, works of art and curiosities which we are incredibly pleased to present.&nbsp;With over 730 lots offered across three exciting days, the sale brings together standout pieces from distinguished private collections and estates across the UK. From early oak furniture glowing with centuries of patina, to elegant Georgian and Regency pieces of remarkable quality and design, and characterful works of folk art rich in story and charm, there is something to captivate every collector.&nbsp;A highlight of the sale is Day 3’s special offering, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lyonandturnbull.com/stories/vintage-viewpoint-antiques">A Vintage Viewpoint: 30 Years of Curated Antiques</a>, presenting a compelling and carefully curated selection of vintage and antique treasures, chosen for those who value originality, character and strong visual appeal.

Kate

Specialists' Selection

large_886 thuimbnail 2.jpg

medium_886 thuimbnail 2.jpg

small_886 thuimbnail 2.jpg

thumbnail_886 thuimbnail 2.jpg

xlarge_886 thuimbnail 2.jpg

886 thuimbnail 2.jpg

ft. A Vintage Viewpoint: 30 Years of Curated Antiques

small_MicrosoftTeams-image-removebg-preview.png

thumbnail_MicrosoftTeams-image-removebg-preview.png

Logo with add text

Lyon & Turnbull | Online Auction Specialists  

large_Placeholder-for-Blog.jpg

medium_Placeholder-for-Blog.jpg

small_Placeholder-for-Blog.jpg

thumbnail_Placeholder-for-Blog.jpg

xlarge_Placeholder-for-Blog.jpg

Placeholder-for-Blog.jpg

‘Boy on Bench’ model, with polychrome decoration, the base impressed ‘ALWAYS DID ’SPISE A MULE', with original coin stopper, base impressed PATD APR 27 1897

PATENTED APRIL 27TH 1897

AMERICAN 'I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE' MECHANICAL BANK BY J & E STEVENS, CONNECTICUT

0001_ppnUEW.jpg

0002_IobAfd.jpg

0003_JKGZbf.jpg

Margin Scheme

AMERICAN 'I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE' MECHANICAL BANK BY J & E STEVENS, CONNECTICUT

PATENTED APRIL 27TH 1897

Description

Dimensions