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Tintin wooden piggy bank by Vilac, featuring Snowy on a red cushion, made in France, in reasonable vintage condition, dimensions 17 × 12 × 6 cm, with coin mechanism and Hergé copyright mark.
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Tintin - Hergé / Vilac - Wooden Piggy Bank - Snowy (Milou) on Cushion
A rare and whimsical vintage wooden piggy bank (tirelire) featuring Snowy (Milou), the iconic companion from The Adventures of Tintin. This collectible was produced by the prestigious French toy maker Vilac, known for their high-quality woodcraft.
Product Details
Character: Snowy (Milou) wearing a blue bow and sitting on a red tassel cushion.
Manufacturer: Vilac, Moirans, France.
Origin: Made in France.
Design: A two-part construction featuring a printed wooden silhouette of Snowy set into a sturdy, semi-circular solid wood base.
Authenticity: Includes the "HERGE" copyright mark on the front and the original Vilac manufacturer sticker on the base.
Coin Mechanism
The back of the base features a plastic circular housing with a central opening for inserting coins.
The housing is marked with "PNF" and "Made in France".
A small black lever/key is located above the entry point. Key is missing.
Condition Report
The item is in reasonable vintage condition with some signs of age-related wear.
The printed graphics remain bright and clear.
The wooden base shows a natural grain with minor scuffs consistent with careful handling.
The coin entry shows some wear around the opening.
This is a wonderful piece of Tintin memorabilia, perfect for collectors of Hergé's work or vintage European wooden toys.
This item will be securely packaged and shipped with tracking.
Tintin - Hergé / Vilac - Wooden Piggy Bank - Snowy (Milou) on Cushion
A rare and whimsical vintage wooden piggy bank (tirelire) featuring Snowy (Milou), the iconic companion from The Adventures of Tintin. This collectible was produced by the prestigious French toy maker Vilac, known for their high-quality woodcraft.
Product Details
Character: Snowy (Milou) wearing a blue bow and sitting on a red tassel cushion.
Manufacturer: Vilac, Moirans, France.
Origin: Made in France.
Design: A two-part construction featuring a printed wooden silhouette of Snowy set into a sturdy, semi-circular solid wood base.
Authenticity: Includes the "HERGE" copyright mark on the front and the original Vilac manufacturer sticker on the base.
Coin Mechanism
The back of the base features a plastic circular housing with a central opening for inserting coins.
The housing is marked with "PNF" and "Made in France".
A small black lever/key is located above the entry point. Key is missing.
Condition Report
The item is in reasonable vintage condition with some signs of age-related wear.
The printed graphics remain bright and clear.
The wooden base shows a natural grain with minor scuffs consistent with careful handling.
The coin entry shows some wear around the opening.
This is a wonderful piece of Tintin memorabilia, perfect for collectors of Hergé's work or vintage European wooden toys.
This item will be securely packaged and shipped with tracking.
Details
Country of origin
France
Item
Figure
Number of objects
1
Artist
Hergé
Material
Wood
Series
Tintin
Condition
Reasonable
Dimensions
17×12×6 cm
Publisher/Brand
Vilac
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