A Ceramic Moneybox in the form of a Pig, Helensgate Ceramics, mid twentieth century
| Current Bid: | £17.00 |
| Bid Increment: | £1.00 |
| Next Min Bid: | £18.00 |
| Buyer’s Premium: | £4.08 |
| Total Amount: | £21.08 |
| Number of Bids: | 7 |
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Highest Bidder: | User 1180 |
| Auction Start: | 02/11/24 10:16:00 UTC |
| Auction Ending: | 16/11/24 20:50:00 UTC |
| Auction Finished : | 16/11/24 20:50:01 UTC |
LOT NUMBER 26
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 |
