11-17-201611-17-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 17, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Three J. & E. Stevens "Tammany" Mechanical Banks

Sell one like this
$277$225
Auction: Discovery - 2959MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 17, 2016 10:00AM

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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Keywords

Cromwell