J.E. Stevens 1873 Patt. "Fat Man" Tammany Bank

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

1873 Tammany Mechanical Bank by JE Stevens. Measures 6 inches tall x 3.25 x 4.25 inches. Very good condition. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is

Mechanical bank, great original paint.

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

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."

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

painted cast iron, 5 3/4 in tall, gray pants, sliding trap, C7.

painted cast iron, 5 3/4 in tall, brown pants, sliding trap, C7.

painted cast iron, 5 3/4 in tall, no lettering on side version, round coin trap, w/Old Mechanical Banks book, ca 1940, some minor paper damage, C5-6.

All original and complete. No breaks or repairs. Has trap. 6" Very Good

Painted cast iron, 6” Tall with nodding head & stuff you pockets movement. It has much better paint than usually seen on these. Great Example with closure.

painted cast iron, gray pants, C6-7.

painted cast iron, working, w/sliding trap, C7.

All original with decent paint. Still has trap. No breaks or repairs. 6" Very Good

Painted cast iron, 6” Tall with nodding head & stuff you pockets movement, though missing inside spring. It has 80% paint, arm is original, but came from another bank, more wear. It shows moderate p

Original Tammany Mechanical Bank. Original Paint. Base has come apart. 7" Good

Place a coin in his right hand and the weight of the coin causes the hand to lower and deposit the coin into his pocket. Original trap. (JY). (Excellent).

Antique Cast Iron Tammany Mechanical Coin Savings Bank made by J.E. Stevens Co. Working. 6" H.

Such a neat reproduction cast iron coin bank. All hand painted and distressed to look like an original. As you can see the piece was cast in 2 pieces and held together by a flat head screw just like t

Such a neat reproduction cast iron coin bank. All hand painted and distressed to look like an original. As you can see the piece was cast in 2 pieces and held together by a flat head screw just like t

Such a neat reproduction cast iron coin bank. All hand painted and distressed to look like an original. As you can see the piece was cast in 2 pieces and held together by a flat head screw just like t

1299. JE STEVENS MAN IN BARREL STILL BANK | 3" h. | (Very Good Condition) | $300 - $600

Place a coin in the pocket of the China man and press the lever. The China man shows his hand and four aces and salutes the depositor. As the coin falls into the receptacle a rat runs out of the end o