Tammany Bank - Hall’s Patent Mechanical Bank

Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1880. This image of the infamous political operator known as Boss Tweed has captivated collectors for decades. In the Tammany Bank, w

Cast iron in original polychrome painted finish, Tammany Bank embossed on each side, patent date on sliding keeper, 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 5 1/2" high.

On December 23, 1873, John Hall, of Watertown, Massachusetts, was granted Patent number 145,734 for his design and invention of the "Little Fat Man Bank", which he later renamed the "Tammany Bank."

Very nice - Boss Tweed's elbow needs re-peening. Origin: Cromwell, Ct. Manufacturer: J. & E. Stevens Material: Cast Iron Period: 1880

Marked "Patd. Dec. 23, 1873", cast iron. Original paint with good color and condition. Minimal wear. 5.75"h. Ex Stanley Sax Collection, sold at Bertoia Auctions, May, 1998.

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Marked Patd. Dec 23, 1873. Both sides marked Tammany Hall. Wear to paint. 4-3/8" long x 3" wide x 6" high. RM IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for t

Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company Measures: 5 - 3/4" T

387. TAMMANY HALL MECHANICAL BANK

Designed as a man seated in an openwork chair, the sides marked "TAMMANY BANK", patented Dec 23 1873 h. 5-3/4 w. 3-1/2 d. 4-1/4 in. Provenance: Descended through a Cortlandt Manor, NY family [In Situ

Height 5 1/2 inches.

Lot of three mechanical banks, including a William Tell mechanical bank in good condition; next, a Tammany Hall mechanical bank in very good condition, but needs cleaning; and last, an artillery mecha

Lot of three mechanical banks includes an artillery mechanical bank with copper flash and bronze overpaint, in good condition; next, a Tammany Hall mechanical bank in good condition; and last, a Willi

Lot of two includes an Uncle Tom mechanical bank by Kyser & Rex, and a Tammany Hall mechanical bank by J. & E. Stevens. Provenance: From the Collection of William L. Hibdon & Gary D. Deimund. Conditio

Lot of three mechanical banks: first, a William Tell mechanical bank in very good condition; second, a Tammany Hall mechanical bank in good condition with original trap; and third, a 'Spise a Mule ben

3 Pristine Mechanical banks- Magician, Cabin, & Tammany Hall Mechanical Banks. Book of Knowledge exact reproduction mechanical banks in pristine condition. BOK used the original castings and colors fr

cast iron in repainted, marked on back "Patd Dec 28, 1873", 4 1/4 x 3 x 6" high.

Lot of seven mechanical Tammany Hall banks, four missing arm or hand, five with original sliding coin traps. Enough parts to make three complete banks. Condition: Dimensions: Each: 5 - 3/4" x 3 - 1/2"

J. & E. Stevens. Place a coin in his hand and its weight causes the hand to lower and deposit the coin into his pocket. His nod signifies that he has accepted your "gift/bribe". Made of Cast Iron. 1 i

This bank depicts Boss Tweed pocketing illicit money for Tammany Hall. It is in well worn used condition. There is oxidation throughout the metal. The paint is faded but original. You put the money in

This bank depicts Boss Tweed pocketing illicit money for Tammany Hall. It is in well worn used condition. There is oxidation throughout the metal. The paint is faded but original. You put the money in

Very good condition with minor paint wear. Manufactured by J & E Stevens, Cromwell, CT 5" high x 4" square Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the

Cast iron, in original polychrome paint, marked on left side Tammany Bank and right Halls Pat, 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x5 1/2" high. Condition right hand missing, paint circa 85%.

Lot consists of a Humpty Dumpty bank in fair condition, a Tammany Hall bank in fair condition and a Cabin bank in good condition, missing trap and with a replaced broom. Condition: (Fair - Good). Item