Tammany Bank By J&E Stevens Circa. 1873 Depicting William 'Boss' Tweed

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A late19th century cast iron mechanical bank satirizing Willam 'Boss' Tweed (1823-1878) the notoriously corrupt Tammany Hall leader with a propensity for accepting bribes. When a c oin is placed in the figures hand the weight causes the hand to lower and deposit the coin in the pocket followed by an approving nod of the head. Dimensions: 5-3/4'' x 4-3/8'' x 3'' Inquire about this item. Show more