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Vintage Penny Banks

Postmodern Space Age Deutsche Bank Pill Shaped Balancing Penny Bank, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Space Age Deutsche Bank Pill Shaped Balancing Penny Bank, in Very Good conditions
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20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Plastic

Small Postmodern Piggy Penny Bank by Ambrogio Pozzi Sieger Design
By Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Postmodern Piggy Penny Bank by Ambrogio Pozzi & Sieger Design for Ritzenhoff, in Very Good
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20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Ceramic

Postmodern Porcelain Elephant Figurine and Penny Bank by Luigi Colani, 1980s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Porcelain Elephant Figurine and Penny Bank by Luigi Colani for Höchst, 1980s, in Very
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20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Piggy Penny Bank Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Piggy Penny Bank Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Ceramic

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
By Utexiqual Products
Located in Incline Village, NV
In near mint and all original condition this vintage mechanical bank appeals to both sailing
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Aluminum, Iron, Tin

"Lamb" Cast Iron Still Bank, American, Circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
original paint and in excellent condition. Made in U.S.A; it is documented in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Iron

Uncle Sam Still Bank Composition, circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
x 5" wide. It is listed in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" at #149 on page 70. Note: After 40
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Composition

"Cat With A Bow Seated" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
book on still banks called "The Penny Bank Book", listed as item number 365. This example was made by
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Iron

Vintage "Clown" Silver Plated Still Bank. Lunt Silver Co. Massachusetts Ca. 1965
By Lunt Silver
Located in Incline Village, NV
(marked on the underneath accordingly) this little penny bank would make a wonderful addition to
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Silver Plate

(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950 s- 70 s
Located in Incline Village, NV
base of the bank. Measures 5" high x 5:" deep x 3 1/4" wide Referenced #1602 "The Penny Bank Book
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Metal

Vintage (Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950
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(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950
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$460 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
54" Tall Maritime Nautical Wood Peg Leg Seaman Bank Figure "Please Give a Penny"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Large Vintage 54" Tall Carved Wood "Seamans Homes" Maritime Nautical "Peg Leg" Seaman Bank Figure
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Late 20th Century Other Vintage Penny Banks

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Wood

"Air Mail" Coin Bank, Rare, World War II-Era Metal Bank, British Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and women motivated to save their pennies. The painted metal bank depicts several modern airplanes on
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Penny Banks

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Metal

Mechanical Bank "Fishing Bears" Battery Operated with Original Box, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
penny in the slot in front of bank; it stays there until the action is over; the "poppa" bear raises his
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Tin

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Baseball Player on Base Still Bank, American, circa 1969
By Banthrico Inc.
Located in Incline Village, NV
. The bank is noted as #22 page 65 in "The Penny Bank Book" by Andy Moore written in 1984. It is also
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Zinc

"Santa and Reindeer" Still Bank, American, circa 1980s
By Charles C. Reynolds
Located in Incline Village, NV
penny banks. You will not see them all over the place as only a limited number of examples were produced
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Iron

Antique Sailor Penny Bank from Seamen s Bank
Located in Norwell, MA
A sailor with duffel bag over his shoulder. Coin bank with stopper marked Seamens Bank for Savings
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1960s North American Vintage Penny Banks

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Porcelain

Uncle Sam Still Bank Composition, circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
listed in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" at #149 o0n page 70.
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1940s North American Other Vintage Penny Banks

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Composition

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Fish Piggy Bank, Brass, Walnut, Bristle, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
nice patina on the brass. Marked and stamped on the bottom: Auböck Made in Austria. This penny bank is
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Brass

"Rabbit" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
on still banks called "The Penny Bank Book"; listed as item number 570. This example was made by The
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Iron

"Rabbit" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
"Rabbit" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
H 4.63 in W 1.75 in D 4.38 in
Vintage Santa Claus Still Bank, American, circa 1960
By Banthrico Inc.
Located in Incline Village, NV
documented in two publications; listed as #105 in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book", and also on page 37
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Metal, Lead

"Sleeping Santa" Bank Ca. 1948
By Banthrico Inc.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Jim Redwine Also by "The Penny Bank Book" by Andy Moore, page 68 #106.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Tin

"Sleeping Santa" Bank Ca. 1948
"Sleeping Santa" Bank Ca. 1948
H 7.13 in W 6 in D 6 in
"Boxer" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
on still banks called "The Penny Bank Book"; listed as item number 357. This example was made by The
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Iron

Bicentennial Cast Iron Still Bank, American, Circa 1976
Located in Incline Village, NV
Shaped like a pyramid this cast iron penny bank was made to commemorate the 200 year anniversary of
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Iron

"Santa With A Book" Still Bank, American, circa 1930s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Andy Moore's book "The Penny Bank Book" page 68 #98.
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Lead

"Santa Riding A Polar Bear" Still Bank, American, circa 1988
By Reynolds Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
cast metal penny banks. You will not see them all over the place as only 75 examples were produced
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Aluminum

"Sheep" Still Ban, American, circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Penny Bank Book" as 'Lamb Painted" #600. Dimensions: 3 1/4" high x 5 1/2" long.    
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Iron

"Santa in A Race Car" Still Bank American, circa 1987
By Reynolds Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
in the manufacture of well made cast iron penny banks. You will not see them all over the place as
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Aluminum

"Penny Pineapple" Mechanical Bank Commemorating Hawaiin Statehood American, 1960
Located in Incline Village, NV
the name of the bank "Penny Pineapple, Hawaii". The back of Penny Pineapple replicates a pineapple and
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Iron

Mechanical Bank Fishing Bears , circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
the conclusion the penny automatically drops into the bank. Nicely lithographed all around ,this
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Tin

Carl Auböck Walnut Fish Shaped Penny Bank, Austria, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Fantastic penny bank designed by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950. This superb shaped penny bank has the
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Brass

French Bulldog Moneybox Art Deco
Located in Retie, BE
collectable item - collector's item. Antique money bank - piggy bank - penny bank.      
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Penny Banks

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Metal

French Bulldog Moneybox Art Deco
French Bulldog Moneybox Art Deco
H 4.73 in W 1.78 in D 2.37 in
Michelin Bibendum Money Box, Limited Edition, Polished Aluminium
Located in Retie, BE
Michelin Bibendum money box, piggy bank, penny bank. This polished Aluminium Bibendum man statue
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Aluminum

Farmhouse Biscuit Tin, Moneybox , Parein Biscuits, 1940s, Belgium
Located in Retie, BE
of a farmhouse and is also created to be a moneybox tin, piggy bank, penny bank. The key is lost, but
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Country Vintage Penny Banks

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Tin

Jolly N Mechanical Penny Coin Bank
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Orange, CA
This black Americana coin bank is stamped made in England and is made out of cast iron. Insert a
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Penny Banks

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Iron

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Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Velvet

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Oval Jewel box - Serpentine
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
A natural stone jewel box for those who want organized living with eco-conscious materials. The oval everything box catchall box is a carved using traditional wood carpentry techniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Vintage Penny Banks

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Stone

Oval Jewel box - Serpentine
Oval Jewel box - Serpentine
$139 / item
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 6 in
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Cherry

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
$250
H 3.38 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in
Chanel Addict Black White Pill Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Addict black & white Pill sculpture with all structure in resin in lacquered finish. On acrylic base. Limited Edition of 8 pieces, numbered and signed by Eric Salin.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Penny Banks

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Resin

Chanel Addict Black 
White Pill Sculpture
Chanel Addict Black 
White Pill Sculpture
$6,767
H 6.11 in W 12.01 in D 4.53 in
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Penny Banks

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Porcelain

20th Century , Brown Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments . Space-saving p...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Fabric

20th Century , Brown Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
20th Century , Brown Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
$651 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Hollywood Regency Pair of Side Tables by Maison Jansen, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Hollywood Regency side tables. Design by Maison Jansen. Striking French design from the 1940s. Original nickel-plated brass frames with three tiers and f...
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Penny Banks

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Brass, Nickel

Hollywood Regency Pair of Side Tables by Maison Jansen, 1940s
Hollywood Regency Pair of Side Tables by Maison Jansen, 1940s
$2,695 / set
H 27.56 in W 15.56 in D 12.6 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart circa 1960's. Beautiful sleek Mid Century Design. Rare extra long size...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Teak

Hyperreal Glass Balloon Sculptures - Set of 4
By Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal glass water balloon installation - Set of 4 sculptures (pale yellow, purple, blue and pink) by Dylan Martinez. These hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculp...
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2010s Pop Art Vintage Penny Banks

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Blown Glass, Glass

Multicolor 3D Bubbles Wall Sculpture in Clay. Round Mosaic with Candy-Like Forms
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
"Bubbles" is a vibrant circular wall sculpture from Elizabeth Art Candy’s Fake Candies series, celebrating her signature artistic language through a dynamic composition of hand-sculp...
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2010s Abstract Vintage Penny Banks

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Clay, Canvas, Spray Paint

Venini Ossitocina Happy Pills Vase in White Yellow by Fabio Novembre
By Fabio Novembre, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy Pills in ossitocina by Fabio Novembre. Numbered edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Multi-color Dimensions: Ø 11.5 cm, H 33 cm Year o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Blown Glass

Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair
By Herend
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely set of Chinese Export style Herend rust fishnet foo dogs with 24K gold accents. They are marked and in very good condition. They date to the 2000s.
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Early 2000s Hungarian Chinese Export Vintage Penny Banks

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Gold

1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Giulio Lazzotti, Mageia Pietrasanta
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Pietrasanta Italy, 1990 Stunning bird of minimalist design High quality of Manufacture Perfect condiction Sticker Label Mageia under the bot...
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Marble

Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Fruit Bowl Noémie Oval Luxval 1935
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Poperinge, BE
Art deco fruit bowl or centrepiece made of amber-coloured pressed glass, called Noémie, it is the oval version, from the Luxval series by Val Saint Lambert, designed by top designers...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Penny Banks

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Glass

Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Fruit Bowl Noémie Oval Luxval 1935
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Fruit Bowl Noémie Oval Luxval 1935
$215 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.12 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Model 116 Sideboard with Raffia Doors Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in the early fifties for Knoll associates. Florence Knoll studied architecture under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel Saar...
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Raffia, Wood

Venini Testosterone Happy Pills Vase in Horizon Blue Yellow by Fabio Novembre
By Venini, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy pills in testosterone by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Testosterone Dimensions: Ø 11.5 cm, H 33 cm Yea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Penny Banks

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Blown Glass

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Vintage Penny Banks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage penny banks available for sale. Each of these unique vintage penny banks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and tin. Vintage penny banks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage penny banks made by folk art designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage penny banks over the years, but those made by John Wright Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Penny Banks?

Vintage penny banks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $465, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.