Country Americana
Description:
Three J. & E. Stevens "Tammany" Mechanical Banks, Cromwell, Connecticut, late 19th century, a coin placed in the right hand of the figure and the head depressed triggers the hand to drop the coin into the slot of the left arm, ht. 6 in.
Estimate $200-300
one example has the shell on the side of the seat opposed to the "Tammany Bank" inscription, one with broken hand, when heads are depressed it does not trigger the lifting of the arm, paint loss and wear
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CromwellCarly Babione
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