Description of Bank This is a metal pink and blue piggy bank likely from the 1940s-50s. The stopper on the bottom is a metal plate with a keyhole but I don’t have the key. The plate says “First Federal Savings 800 S. W. Alder St. Portland S. Ore.” Approx. 5.5″L, 3.5″H, 3″W History of Manufacturer… Continue reading Metal First Federal Savings Piggy Bank
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Three Leaf Clover Piggy Bank
Description of Bank This is a cute white piggy bank with a raised three-leaf clover on its forehead and three raised clovers on each side. Its cheeks are blushing and a sticker on the bottom has the number 00111. Similar images online claim that it’s a vintage ceramic, hand painted piggy bank by Lefton. However,… Continue reading Three Leaf Clover Piggy Bank
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
Thrifty The Wise Pig Piggy Bank
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
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!