Cast Iron Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Political Man
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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 money. The Tammany Bank is based on Patent No. 145,734, issued to John Hall on Dec. 23, 1873.
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Cast Iron Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Political Man
Estimate $200 - $400
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