A Ceramic Moneybox in the form of a Pig, Helensgate Ceramics, mid twentieth century
£25.00
    
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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. | 
| Price: | £25 | 
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
 
 
 
 