Tammany "Little Fat Man" Iron Mechanical Bank

The "Little Fat Man" version is scarce. It is deemed the "Little Fat Man" because "Tammany" is not inscribed on the side panels and it uses a round coin trap instead of a piece of cast iron and screw.

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."

DESCRIPTION: "Little Fat Man Tammany Bank" mechanical bank manufactured by J & E Stevens depicting gentleman in blue jacket seated in red and yellow chair. "Tammany Bank" stamped on both sides of chai

Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1880’s 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

seated, a 19th century carpet bagger type, 6", pat'd June 8, 1876, nice original paint.....This mechanical bank is said to represent Boss Tweed, the notorious Tammany Hall leader, pocketing illicit mo

Antique cast iron Tammany mechanical 'man in chair' bank. Pat. Dec 23 1873 across back of chair. Attributed to J and E Stevens Co. When you put the coin in right hand it moves to slot and deposits the

J&E Stevens cast iron cold painted Tammany mechanical bank, early example. Cold painted cast iron mechanical bank in the form of a seated man in a chair. Marked Tammany Bank to the side. Movable arm a

Bank cast to represent "Little Fat Man" Boss William Macy Tweed, the politician controlling New York politics in the 1860s and 70's. Macy was jailed in 1873 for two years for corruption. All original

Crafted of cast iron with painted finishes. Tammany mechanical bank with fat banker seated, 5.75 in. x 4.5 in. x 3.5 in. Turning owl bank with glass eyes, 7.5 in. x 3.75 in. x 3 in. Rooster bank 6.25

Including 2 - Lions, 1 - Bear, 1 - Boy on mechanical tree, 1 - Three Little Pigs, and 1 - Man. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Up to 8" Tall

J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - 1870's. Fine Condition.

Made by J. & E. Stevens Company Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1880's. 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 h

Tammany Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, grey pants and black coat. JE Stevens. Most original paint intact. 5 1/2 inches tall.

Tammany cast iron mechanical bank J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, patented dec. 23 1873 Depicting Boss Tweed, one side inscribed, "Tammany Bank", the other inscribed, "Halls Pat"; the back inscribe

1873 Tammany cast iron mechanical bank, J & E Stevens Co., by John D. Hall. Put a coin in his hand, he deposits it into his pocket and nods his thanks, 5 1/2" H. Working condition.

Antique jolly man cast iron mechanical bank. H 15cm

Made by J & E Stevens. Circa 1880. Excellent Condition.

Made in England - 1930's.

Made by the Shepard Hardware Company. Buffalo, New York - Circa 1890s. This is a classic coin swallowing bank.

Made by J. & E. Stevens. You get both the Green and White Chair versions of the bank in this lot!. Made of Cast Iron. Good to Very Good Condition. Part of the arm rest on the white chair version is br

Tammany Mechanical Bank 1873 - back of chair marked Pat'd Dec. 23 1873, 5 1/2" H. Good condition, original coin trap, working.

J. & E. Stevens 1878. You get both the Green and White Chair versions of the bank in this lot!. Worked when tested. Made of Cast Iron. Good Condition. Part of the arm rest on the white chair version i

Made by J. & E. Stevens Co. Made of Cast Iron. Very Fine to Excellent Condition.

Made by J. & E. Stevens. Made of Cast Iron. Fine Condition.