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
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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
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
DOUBLE PIG PIGGY BANK
Description of Bank Ceramic double piggy bank. The left pig has its eyes and mouth open and wears a textured blue bow around its neck, while the right pig appears asleep and wears a textured yellow bow around its neck. Both pigs have a textured floral pattern. Only the left pig has a stopper hole… Continue reading DOUBLE PIG PIGGY BANK
WELCOME!
I have been collecting my current vintage piggy bank collection for eight years and created this site so that I could share them with you! Currently I have just over 100 pig-shaped piggy banks that I accumlated primarily from thrift stores and garage sales. I enjoy researching the history of each of my banks, so… Continue reading WELCOME!