Little Fat Man Cast 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.

The lot includes 2 pieces. First, there is the Little Joe Bank, which measures 5 1/2" tall, 4 3/8" wide, and 4 3/4" deep. Most of the color on the piece has faded away. Next, there is Starkie's Jolly

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

Antique jolly man cast iron mechanical bank. H 15cm

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

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."

Painted cast iron mechanical bank, Jolly Black Man, 6 1/2" x 5". Provenance: Richard and Phyllis Krock family.

Jolly Black Man Cast Iron Mechanical Bank - thumb separated; green safe bank, no key.

Classic coin swallowing action. Made of Cast Iron. Work well.

John Harper, English, Circa 1930 An extremely hard bank to find. A classic coin swallower where he raises his hand and tips his hat forward as your coin is deposited.

Chamberlain & Hill. Made in England. The bank is stuck. The arms blacklight different then the body & hat. (JY). 6" T.

Made by John Harper Ltd. Willenhall, England - 1931. A classic coin-swallowing bank.

Little Joe cast iron mechanical bank, 5 1/4"

Made by John Harper circa 1920's. Made of Cast Iron. A classic coin swallowing bank. Worked when tested. Very Fine Condition. Arm with a little extra wear. Retains a key.

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 John Harper circa 1920's. Made of Cast Iron. A classic coin swallowing bank. Professionally Restored.

This Little Joe mechanical bank by John Harper has a locking baseplate with key and an original arm taken from another bank. Condition: (Very Good). Dimensions: 4 - 3/4" x 4 - 1/4" x 5 - 1/4".

Little Moe cast iron mechanical bank made by Chamberlin & Hill. Shirt has been repainted. Condition: (Very Good Plus). Dimensions: 5 - 1/2" x 5" x 4 - 3/4".

'Man in Cabin' cast-iron mechanical bank, c. 1885, unsigned but similar to J.E. Stevens models designed by F. H. Griffith, man standing in doorway of dilapidated shack, when coin is placed at man's fe

Antique cast iron mechanical "Little Joe" bank by John Harper & Co. England. Original paint and condition. Working. Dimensions: 5" x 5" x 5 - 1/2 inches.

Elephant with Bronze Japanned Finish. Made by the Enterprise Mfg. Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Ca. 1880.

Made by the Enterprise Mfg. Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Patented Circa 1880. In their 1884 distributor's catalogue, this whimsy was advertised as the "Enterprise Elephant Bank".

England - 1948 Cast Iron Made after World War II. This is a classic coin swallowing bank.

Vintage Worn Jolly Black Man Red Suit Cast Iron Mechanical Bank *Our family business believes in preserving history. The sale of controversial material does not reflect our character, beliefs or value