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
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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
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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!