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Rare & Highly Collectible “Two Frogs” / Bullfrog Cast Iron Mechanical Bank — J. & E. Stevens Co. (ca. 1882)

$2,400.00

An exceptional example of classic American mechanical toy artistry — this Two Frogs cast iron bank, originally marketed as the Bullfrog Bank, was manufactured by the renowned J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut, and dates from the early 1880s.

Hand-cast in durable iron and finished with vibrant original paint (where applicable), this whimsical mechanical bank features two frog figures with glass eyes and a clever action: place a coin on the small frog and press the lever to have the larger frog leap and “swallow” the coin — a charming piece of interactive design that delights both collectors and display audiences.

Crafted under U.S. and English patents from 1882, this bank reflects the ingenuity and quality of 19th-century American toy manufacture and remains one of the most sought-after mechanical banks from the period.

An exceptional example of classic American mechanical toy artistry — this Two Frogs cast iron bank, originally marketed as the Bullfrog Bank, was manufactured by the renowned J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut, and dates from the early 1880s.

Hand-cast in durable iron and finished with vibrant original paint (where applicable), this whimsical mechanical bank features two frog figures with glass eyes and a clever action: place a coin on the small frog and press the lever to have the larger frog leap and “swallow” the coin — a charming piece of interactive design that delights both collectors and display audiences.

Crafted under U.S. and English patents from 1882, this bank reflects the ingenuity and quality of 19th-century American toy manufacture and remains one of the most sought-after mechanical banks from the period.