Vintage 1940 ' S US Navy Sailor Bank Seamens Bank For Savings Promo McCoy ?Pottery
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1672473 | Material: Ceramic |
| Brand: McCoy Pottery Seamens Bank | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Color: White |
Vintage Ceramic Sailor Bank Advertising Seamen's Savings Bank
Made by McCoy Pottery I believe. Hand Painted.
This one has the metal plate locking coin release cover on the bottom. The ceramic bottom is also lined with cork.
This personal sized bank depicts a happy sailor carrying a hefty bag A very clever piece of advertising for the time period in which it was produced. It was made for the bank in the 1940's (WWII period) as a promo gift to clients who o...pened a savings account. This is over 70 years old! Ironically, who had any money to save at that time since the Great Depression ended around 1939, right at the beginning of WWII. And WWII ended in 1945. Hence, it was likely made post war - after 1945.
Measures:
5-3/4" high, about 3" deep, and 5-1/2" across bottom
Condition: VGC
No cracks, chips, nicks, or repairs. Has a few natural crazing lines along edges of base and near coin slot on top of money bag.
Made by McCoy Pottery I believe. Hand Painted.
This one has the metal plate locking coin release cover on the bottom. The ceramic bottom is also lined with cork.
This personal sized bank depicts a happy sailor carrying a hefty bag A very clever piece of advertising for the time period in which it was produced. It was made for the bank in the 1940's (WWII period) as a promo gift to clients who o...pened a savings account. This is over 70 years old! Ironically, who had any money to save at that time since the Great Depression ended around 1939, right at the beginning of WWII. And WWII ended in 1945. Hence, it was likely made post war - after 1945.
Measures:
5-3/4" high, about 3" deep, and 5-1/2" across bottom
Condition: VGC
No cracks, chips, nicks, or repairs. Has a few natural crazing lines along edges of base and near coin slot on top of money bag.
