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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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
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
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