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
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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
Norcrest with Raised Roses Piggy Bank
Description of Bank Cute and beautifully decorated, this ceramic piggy bank has raised pink flowers on head and body. Likely produced in the late 1950s. Foil label says “Reg US Pat Off Norcrest Crafted in Japan” Approx. 6” L, 4.75” H, 3.5” W History of Manufacturer History of Norcrest China Company Have Information? I could… Continue reading Norcrest with Raised Roses 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
ARDCO FINE QUALITY DALLAS FLORAL PIGGY BANK
Description of Bank Porcelain piggy bank with gorgeous floral design, textured cheek folds, and gold trim. Foil sticker on bottom reads “ARDCO Fine Quality Dallas Made in Japan.” Approx. 6.5” L, 3.75” H, 3” W History of Manufacturer Exploring Ardco Porcelain from Japan: A Collectors’ Guide Have Information? It was difficult finding this piggy bank… Continue reading ARDCO FINE QUALITY DALLAS FLORAL PIGGY BANK
OTAGIRI BLACK & WHITE PIGGY BANK
Description of Bank Hand-painted ceramic black and white piggy bank with glossy finish. Detailed coloring and texture made to resemble the pig’s bristles. Foil sticker on bottom reads “Hand Crafted © Otagiri Japan.” Approx. 6.5” L x 3.75” H History of Manufacturer Click here for a brief history of Otagiri layed out at Reference.com. Have… Continue reading OTAGIRI BLACK & WHITE 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!