08-14-201108-14-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Polychrome-painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Tammany Bank,"

Sell one like this
$674$550
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2558MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Polychrome-painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Tammany Bank," manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, c. 1873, by placing a coin in the figure's hand, the weight of the coin causes the hand to lower and deposit the coin into his coat pocket, his head also nods, with impressed "PAT'D DEC 23 1873" mark on back of chair, (minor paint wear),ht. 5 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

No repaint detected.

Keywords

Tammany Bank, Tammany Hall, chair, Connecticut, Cromwell, J. & E. Stevens Co.