Ransomes & Sons Pig Feeder

Very interesting heavy metal shooting target. Figure of a large pig and a square target are attached to a metal arm through which a pipe runs through suspending this target in the ai...

Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...

Wood sculpture/cigarette lighter by Myron "Mike" Nevelson (1922-2019), son of Louise Nevelson, circa 1950. Myron's work is seldom seen. This would be a rare example of his talent. ...

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...

Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated with a rectangular panel etched with a Shou character, the character for longevity. The panel is flanked by two butterflies, symbols of blessings, happiness and longevity. Two thick chains hang from the face of the ring, ending in small repoussé pig...

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...