A Ceramic Moneybox in the form of a Pig, Helensgate Ceramics, mid twentieth century

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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

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