Edouard Culot

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Antique Swedish piggy bank (Sparböss) in Empire style - c. 1900

Decorative piggy bank in Empire style, made of partly blackened (patinated) and gilded brass. Made around 1900 (c. 1890–1920). The rooster was historically used as a symbol of saving, inspired by old fables and ABC books in which 'the rooster lays money'. A beautiful collectible with a rich history

Antieke Zweedse spaarpot (Sparböss) in Empirestijl - ca. 1900

Decoratieve spaarpot in empirestijl, vervaardigd uit deels zwartgemaakt (gepatineerd) en verguld messing. Vervaardigd rond 1900 (ca. 1890–1920). De haan werd historisch gebruikt als symbool voor sparen, geïnspireerd door oude fabels en ABC-boeken waarin 'de haan geld legt'. Een prachtig verzamelobject met een rijke geschiedenis

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Money box - Rare Antique Empire-Style Piggy Bank: Rooster and Laurel Wreath. - Gilt brass - Antique Swedish piggy bank

Sweden - Antique  - 1900-1910

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Antique Swedish brass savings pot in Empire style, circa 1900–1910, gilded brass with a rooster and laurel wreath motif, gold-coloured and measuring 16 cm high, 10 cm wide and 16 cm deep, in good condition with minor signs of age.

Money box - Rare Antique Empire-Style Piggy Bank: Rooster and Laurel Wreath. - Gilt brass - Antique Swedish piggy bank

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Antique Swedish brass savings pot in Empire style, circa 1900–1910, gilded brass with a rooster and laurel wreath motif, gold-coloured and measuring 16 cm high, 10 cm wide and 16 cm deep, in good condition with minor signs of age.

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