Antique 1875 J & E Stevens Tammany Bank Original Paint Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
Asian Antiques & Collectibles. Coins, Currency & Stamps. This is a handsome antique “Tammany Bank” cast iron mechanical coin bank manufactured by J. Bearing the original paint, the bank features a seated man wearing brown pants, yellow vest, and black coat. The chair is marked on both sides for Tammany Bank. Tammany Hall was a New York City political organization, and William Boss Tweed was its corrupt leader. He was jailed for embezzlement in 1873 and is thought to be the inspiration for this model. In overall very good condition with all mechanical parts moving smoothly. As pictured, there is loss and wear to the original paint. This condition is consistent with age and use. Measures 5 3/4″ tall x 4 1/4″ back to front x 3 wide. This is a handsome bank and would make a fine addition to your collection. Due to the relative inconsistencies of various display monitors and their settings, the colors you see on your screen may not be a totally accurate reproduction of the actual product. We strive to make our colors as accurate as possible, but screen images are intended as a guide only and should not be regarded as absolutely correct. IF YOU ARE THE WINNER Congratulations! We guarantee each item we sell for authenticity and condition as represented in our descriptions and pictures. In some cases an adult signature may be required. Also, for the protection of our international customers, as well as ourselves, we do not devalue items in the event of damage or loss. Our goal is to take care of our customers better than anyone else. We do our best to respond to messages within 24 hours. We cannot send you important notices if they dont get through. The item “Antique 1875 J & E Stevens Tammany Bank Original Paint Cast Iron Mechanical Bank” is in sale since Monday, November 16, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “ninecaroline” and is located in Saratoga Springs, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Stevens Tammany Bank
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original