Tammany or "Little Fat Man" Mechanical 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."

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Place a coin in the hand and the weight of the coin causes it to til down and drops it into the bank. (JY). (Excellent-Near Mint). 5 - 3/4" x 4 - 1/4"

1052. TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK | J. & E. Stevens Co c.1873, produced in several color variations, this example wears grey pants and a black jacket, a beautiful offering.

540. SCARCE JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK | With diamond shape cutouts and fixed eyes. The Schroeder Collection - Abbys Attic Finds 6" h. (Very Good Condition) $300 - $600

8. TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens Co. coin drops into pocket of suggested crooked politician. | (Excellent to Pristine Condition) | $500 - $750

1253. TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. Shell sides of chair version with round trap. | 6" h. | (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $200 - $400

1398. TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK - BLACK COAT | All Original Condition.

5 1/2" J & E STEVENS CAST IRON TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK CIRCA 1873 - GOOD PAINT CONDITION

523. TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. | 6" h. | Needs cleaning, otherwise (Pristine Cond.) | $700 - $1,000

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

19TH C CAST IRON AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN MECHANICAL BANK, ORIGINAL PAINT, GOOD WORKING ORDER, DATED MARCH 14, 1882, 7 X 5.5 X 6

Mechanical bank, great original paint.

Place coin in the right hand. The weight of the coin causes the arm to drop and deposits the coin in the bank. (JY). (Very Good). 6" x 4".

561. SHEPARD JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK | 7 h. | A crack in the upper arm has been reinforced with a peen near the crack, otherwise in (VG Cond.) | $250 - $500