Napier Silver Pig Bank

American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce since the typical way to remove coins was to smash the bank open, albeit, with this particular example, perhaps a knife was used for coin removal (note the wear to the coin slot---see images) or perhaps the additional wear is also from many coins having been deposited. The bank is in good all original condition , from an unknown potter (unmarked) circa 1880's, and probably a variant of #633 "Two Toned Pig" in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" written in 1984 when collecting pottery banks...

The Surefire petrol lighter made by Napier. This a very rare antique pocket petrol lighter created in Meriden United States by The Napier Company during the art deco period, back in the 1928. This is the Surefire pocket lighter model, which was masterfully designed with an unusual asymmetric shape. It was crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and the sides are embellished with engine turned linear geometric patterns. This model itself is rare and just a few specimens are known in sterling silver or yellow gold. The lighter feature an unusual lift-arm, since the spring for the lift-arm is integrated in the arm. It was patented in 1929 in Canada by Emil Schuelke and Arthur Ross. The lighter is in excellent and near mint collectable condition. Country: United States. Period: Art-Deco 1928. Material: .925/.999 Sterling silver Finish: Engine turned and engraved with linears patterns. Model: The Surefire Lighter. Pocket petrol. Inventor & Patents: Emil Schuelke and Arthur Ross. Manufacturer: The Napier Company. Weight: 53.3 Grams, (34.20 Dwt). Measurements: 51 mm by 34 mm by 15 mm (2.01 x 1.35 x 0.59 Inches). Measures taken from the longer and wider sides. Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .925/.999 silver and signed in full as follows, "NAPIER THE SUREFIRE LIGHTER STERLING...

A hand seal. Clear glass body, gilt silver fittings. Figurative pig finial with gemstone eyes. Unmarked. Collectible Desk Accessories, Writing Instruments, Jewelry. Dimensions: 3 x 1...

This pig shoulder mount taxidermy is a unique and impressive addition to any collection. The mount captures the essence of this common farm animal, with its distinct snout, large ear...

The Big Pig Gig, Celebrating Pigs in the City, Cincinnati - Covington - Newport. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first edition published in 2000 by Orange Frazer Press. Printe...

Quite an unusual piece for bank collectors or just for those seeking a unique collectible. This is a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there with a green painted ...

"Melody-Bank" is a rare bank and was manufactured by "Electric Coding Machine Co., N.Y.C." in 1946. American made, this is a genuine and authentic vintage mechanical bank, albeit somewhat later, having been manufactured in 1946. It maintains all of the elements of a collectible antique mechanical bank; pleasing shelf appeal and wonderful musical action. The metal faux textured, green painted casing on five sides is fronted by cardboard on wood, filled with delightful images of "children at play with money" lithography. To operate: Wind up the mechanism by turning the brass dial in front clockwise; then put a nickel, dime, or quarter in the appropriate slot at the top. Music will play as additional lithography depicting children's nursery rhymes rotate on the interior circular dial ("Little Boy Blue", "Mary Had A Little Lamb", etc.). Coins are removed by unscrewing the metal plate at the rear bottom. Bank is in excellent all original condition with fully operable musical mechanism. Dimensions: 7" high x 4 9/16" wide x 3" deep. I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks...

Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate. This charming money bank comes in two parts that is easily opened. This bank is very functiona...

Silver plated vintage still bank, circa 1960's, depicting a clown with ruffled collar, big belly, and fine facial details. Produced by the "Lunt Sil...

A unique and quite scarce bank, made in Japan by the Marusan Company for the American market in the 1950's; this all tin bank is known as (according to the gr...