Money box (3) - Set of 3 antique ceramic and faience piggy banks – Europe, 20th century - Ceramic

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Three antique ceramic and earthenware piggy banks from Europe, dating to the 20th century, in good used condition with small signs of aging.

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Set of 3 antique ceramic and faience piggy banks – Europe, 20th century

Figurative piggy bank: a cat playing with a ball of yarn.
Finely sculpted model depicting a cat in motion, covered with green enamel featuring iridescent reflections, characteristic of French productions from the early 20th century.
Molded model number: 2888
Partially readable stamped marking under the base.
Slot on the back, opening under the base (drilled later).
Estimated period: around 1920–1940.
Dimensions: approx. 17 × 19.5 × 7 cm

2. Piggy bank 'Rotary dial telephone'
An iconic model from the Art Deco period, reminiscent of vintage telephone receivers.
Covered with a green iridescent glaze, typical of French productions from the 1930s.
Slit on the top
Partially readable molded marking under the base.
Estimated period: around 1930–1940
Dimensions: approx. 11 × 16 × 10 cm

Traditional shoe-shaped piggy bank
Glazed faience piece decorated with colorful relief flowers, including an edelweiss, a symbol of the Alps.
Post-war German manufacturing.
Marking under the sole: 'West Germany', molded references SD 25 / 65.
Slit on the top and functional metallic closure underneath.
Period: 1950s
Dimensions: approx. 13 × 7 × 6 cm

Good overall condition (see photos)

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Art, collecting
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Set of 3 antique ceramic and faience piggy banks – Europe, 20th century

Figurative piggy bank: a cat playing with a ball of yarn.
Finely sculpted model depicting a cat in motion, covered with green enamel featuring iridescent reflections, characteristic of French productions from the early 20th century.
Molded model number: 2888
Partially readable stamped marking under the base.
Slot on the back, opening under the base (drilled later).
Estimated period: around 1920–1940.
Dimensions: approx. 17 × 19.5 × 7 cm

2. Piggy bank 'Rotary dial telephone'
An iconic model from the Art Deco period, reminiscent of vintage telephone receivers.
Covered with a green iridescent glaze, typical of French productions from the 1930s.
Slit on the top
Partially readable molded marking under the base.
Estimated period: around 1930–1940
Dimensions: approx. 11 × 16 × 10 cm

Traditional shoe-shaped piggy bank
Glazed faience piece decorated with colorful relief flowers, including an edelweiss, a symbol of the Alps.
Post-war German manufacturing.
Marking under the sole: 'West Germany', molded references SD 25 / 65.
Slit on the top and functional metallic closure underneath.
Period: 1950s
Dimensions: approx. 13 × 7 × 6 cm

Good overall condition (see photos)

Seller's Story

Art, collecting
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Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Ceramic
Model
Set of 3 antique ceramic and faience piggy banks – Europe, 20th century
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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