Description of Bank This is a metal pink and blue piggy bank likely from the 1940s-50s. The stopper on the bottom is a metal plate with a keyhole but I don’t have the key. The plate says “First Federal Savings 800 S. W. Alder St. Portland S. Ore.” Approx. 5.5″L, 3.5″H, 3″W History of Manufacturer… Continue reading Metal First Federal Savings Piggy Bank
Month: March 2025
Three Leaf Clover Piggy Bank
Description of Bank This is a cute white piggy bank with a raised three-leaf clover on its forehead and three raised clovers on each side. Its cheeks are blushing and a sticker on the bottom has the number 00111. Similar images online claim that it’s a vintage ceramic, hand painted piggy bank by Lefton. However,… Continue reading Three Leaf Clover Piggy Bank
Anchor Hocking Carnival Glass Piggy Bank
Description of Bank This is a vintage glass piggy bank with a yellowish hue. While there is a large slot on the pig’s back to put coins in the bank, there is no way to remove them. No maker’s mark. I have seen similar piggy banks online listed as carnival glass and Anchor Hocking piggy… Continue reading Anchor Hocking Carnival Glass Piggy Bank
Roman Coin Piggy Bank
Description of Bank I received this unique piggy bank as a gift but have not been able to find any information on it, including its origins, manufacturer or age. This is a brown and tan piggy bank with what appears to be old Roman coins (reproductions?) embedded in the pottery. The snout looks like a… Continue reading Roman Coin Piggy Bank
Thrifty The Wise Pig Piggy Bank
Description of Bank This is a cast iron pig standing on a pedestal that says “Thrifty.” The pig is holding a sign with a poem that reads “ The Wise Pig, Save A Penny Yesterday, Another Save Today, Tomorrow Save Another, To Keep the Wolf Away.” There is a coin slot in the back of… Continue reading Thrifty The Wise Pig Piggy Bank
Norcrest PR-140 Piggy Bank
Description of Bank This is a gorgeous mid-century (1950s) Norcrest ceramic piggy bank with a pearlescent luster. There are detailed raised flowers on its head and side. A stamp on the bottom says “PR-140” and a foil sticker reads “Made in Japan.” Approx. 6.5” L, 4” H, 4” W History of Manufacturer Norcrest China Company… Continue reading Norcrest PR-140 Piggy Bank
Pig with Clown Piggy Bank
Description of Bank Small vintage ceramic piggy bank. Pig is white with red mouth details and on its back is a clown with material hair, material white and green checkered hat, and white lace ruffle. The body of the clown is ceramic green and gold. Approx. 4.75” L, 4” H, 3” W (with clown) History… Continue reading Pig with Clown Piggy Bank
Relpo Planter/Bank
Description of Bank This is an adorable mid-century (1950s) piggy bank-planter with it’s original plug under the pig’s chin. The head of the pig is the bank, and the body is the planter. There is a bow around its neck and raised pink, blue and white flowers on its side and forehead. There is a maker’s… Continue reading Relpo Planter/Bank
PK Royal Piggy Bank
Description of Bank This is one of the smallest piggy banks in my collection. It is a white bank, with a pink nose and an identical flower design on each side in yellow, red and a little bit of blue with green leaves. The yellow flower resembles a tulip, and the red flowers resemble poppies.… Continue reading PK Royal Piggy Bank
DBL Piggy Bank
Description of Bank Small glazed ceramic piggy bank with blue and white details. There is a windmill design on one side and a floral design on the other.Maker’s mark on bottom is a circle containing a crown with the letters DBL underneath. According to my research, DBL stands for Delft Blue, a type of pottery… Continue reading DBL Piggy Bank