A Ceramic Moneybox in the form of a Pig, Helensgate Ceramics, mid twentieth century
Current Bid: | £10.00 |
Bid Increment: | £1.00 |
Next Min Bid: | £11.00 |
Buyer’s Premium: | £2.40 |
Total Amount: | £12.40 |
Number of Bids: | 3 |
Location: | United Kingdom |
Highest Bidder: | User 1248 |
Auction Start: | 14/05/23 19:50:00 UTC |
Auction Ending: | 28/05/23 20:56:00 UTC |
Auction Finished : | 28/05/23 20:56:00 UTC |
LOT NUMBER 29
A Ceramic Moneybox in the form of a Pig, Helensgate Ceramics, mid twentieth century
A ceramic moneybox, pink glazed and amusingly modelled in the form of a rotund pig with wide eyes and ribbon bow, the back with a slot to insert the coins and the base with a circular aperture to retrieve them, sealed with a plastic plug, probably original. A paper label affixed reading 'Helensgate Ceramics'. Little seems to be known about this firm but they clearly specialised in amusing animal figures and in particular moneyboxes. The piece has a mid twentieth century look to it and a circa date of 1960 seems reasonable. While less in use now, there are still some for whom 'cash is king'. If so, this would be a desirable acquisition!Size: | Ht 20.5cm (max) Length 24cm (max) Width 17cm (max) |
Weight: | 1.12kg |
Date: | 1960 |
Condition: | Very good condition. One minute glaze chip to the body and a few minute glaze chips to the feet. |
Estimate: | £20 – 30 |