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
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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
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