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Two mechanical banks. The first a Tammany bank marked "PATd DEC 23 1873" - original paint,

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AMERICAN TAMMANY HALL MECHANICAL BANK.: Marked "Patd. Dec. 23, 1873", cast iron. Original paint with good color and condition. Minimal wear. 5.75"h. Ex Stanley Sax Collection, sold at Bertoia Auctions, May, 1998.

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Tammany Mechanical Bank Plus: Lot of two both cast iron, including Tammany mechanical bank in original polychrome painted finish, marked on back; Patd Dec 28 1878, by the J. Stevens Company, 3 1/2 x 4 x 6" high; and Officer still

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

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American Tammany Hall Mechanical Bank: Marked Patd. Dec 23, 1873. Both sides marked Tammany Hall. Wear to paint. 4-3/8" long x 3" wide x 6" high. RM IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for t

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Antique Tammany Mechanical Bank, J & E Stevens: Antique Cast Iron Painted Tammany Mechanical Bank Toy with Moveable Arm and Head. Marked Ã¢€Å“ PATD DEC 28 1878Ã¢€Â. Approximately 5.625H x 3.375W x 4.4385D in.

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Cast Iron Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Political Man: 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

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Tammany Mechanical Bank: Cast iron, in original polychrome paint, marked on left side Tammany Bank and right Halls Pat, 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x5 1/2" high. Condition right hand missing, paint circa 85%.

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CABIN BANK CAST-IRON MECHANICAL BANK,: yellow version, designed by Edward L. Morris, marked "PATD JUNE 2D 1885" to underside of base. Working condition in original paint. J & E Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT. 1890 3 5/8" HOA, 4 1/8" LOA.

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ELEPHANT AND THREE CLOWNS CAST-IRON MECHANICAL BANK: ELEPHANT AND THREE CLOWNS CAST-IRON MECHANICAL BANK, designed by James H. Bowen, marked "PATD AUG 8 1882" to underside of base. Working condition in original paint. J & E Stevens Co

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Two Cast Iron Excelsior Mechanical Banks Plus: In original polychrome painted finish, one marked Pat Dec 21 1863, missing central top, 4" square; 2nd with domed top that opens to reveal painted wood figure, repaired mechanism working but not origi

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Tammany Hall Cast Iron Mechanical Bank: Late 19th c Tammany hall cast iron mechanical bank, original paint, shows some wear, ht 6 1/2"

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Early "Tammany" Mechanical Bank: Item stands approx. 5 1/2"h, It depicts a portly gentleman whose head moves when he drops a penny in his pocket. Bank is all original and paint shows common wear consistent with age.

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J&E STEVENS TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK: All original with decent paint. Still has trap. No breaks or repairs. 6" Very Good

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Cast Iron Tammany Mechanical Bank: Cast iron Tammany mechanical bank. The bottom is marked Patented June 1875. The bank has paint loss and wear from use and storage. Measures approximately 6" tall.

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Six Cast Iron Mechanical Banks: Six Cast Iron Mechanical Banks including two contemporary clown banks, an Uncle Sam and magician bank, and a 'Butting Buffalo' and 'Tammany Hall' bank with later paint.Height of largest 10 3/4 inches.

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TAMMANY HALL MECHANICAL BANK: 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

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Two mechanical banks. The first a Tammany bank marked "PATd DEC 23 1873" - original paint,

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Two mechanical banks. The first a Tammany bank marked "PATd DEC 23 1873" - original paint, non-working, replaced screw holding sides together and missing circular plate on base; the second, a reproduction Humpty Dumpty clown bank - working condition but with rust and missing circular plate on base.

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Two mechanical banks. The first a Tammany bank marked "PATd DEC 23 1873" - original paint,

Name: Two mechanical banks. The first a Tammany bank marked \"PATd DEC 23 1873\" - original paint,
SKU: 163990589
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $60 - $100

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