CAST IRON MECHANICAL TAMMANY BANK.

CAST IRON MECHANICAL TAMMANY BANK. Late 19th Century. When this bank was created, it was to represent Boss Tweed; a corrupt politician in New York in the 1880s. It depicts a figure sitting on a chair and when a coin is put in his hand, the boss slides money effortlessly into his pocket. Painted with brown suit and yellow vest. “Tammany Bank” is cast on both left and right side of chair as well as impressed on the back of chair “Pat’d Dec 23, 1873”. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Retains original painted surfaces with wear and chips throughout. Bank is functional. 9-22506 (250-300)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4525	$531.00	CAST IRON MECHANICAL TAMMANY BANK. Late 19th Century. When this bank was created, it was to represent Boss Tweed; a corrupt politician in New York in the 1880s. It depicts a figure sitting on a chair and when a coin is put in his hand, the boss slides money effortlessly into his pocket. Painted with brown suit and yellow vest. “Tammany Bank” is cast on both left and right side of chair as well as impressed on the back of chair “Pat’d Dec 23, 1873”. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Retains original painted surfaces with wear and chips throughout. Bank is functional. 9-22506 (250-300) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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