2447/​66

J. & E. Stevens

Three late 19th century American cast-iron mechanical money banks, comprising Tammany money bank, modelled as the seated figure of American politician William Magear Tweed (1823–1878), inscribed PATD June 8 1875; Bull dog bank, inscribed PATD. April 27 1880; Creedmoor Bank in the form of a soldier. Indistinctly marked. H. 14–19 cm. (3)

Condition

Peelings, scratches and marks. Wear due to age and use. Bull dog missing bottom cap.

Auction
Category
Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

2,600 DKK  

6 bids

When Bidder Bid
2,600 DKK
(Auto bid) 2,500 DKK
2,400 DKK
(Auto bid) 2,300 DKK
2,200 DKK
1,500 DKK