Rio Hondo Shy Piggy Bank

Description of Bank 1940s Rio Hondo Potteries hand painted piggy bank. This shy looking bank has its eyes faced upward toward the coin slot on his head. There are brown and pink details, including a 3-flower pattern around the chest and shoulders, and three buttons on the tummy. There is also a hand painted tail… Continue reading Rio Hondo Shy Piggy Bank

Metal First Federal Savings Piggy Bank

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

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