Truffle Pig, Large Articulated 1800s French Trade Stimulator
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This five foot plus papier mâché pig was used as a fund raiser or trade stimulator. The brass stomach plaque has a coin slot and reads in French... Put 1 Franc - I give one Truffle. Inside the pig is a shoot that takes the coin to a paper cache bucket. There is also a rope that is pulled by the store owner to nod the pigs head in thanks. It item is a real survivor and an impressive example of early advertising.
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- Production timeAvailable Now
- Of the Period
- Place of origin
- Date of manufacture1890-1910
- Period
- ConditionExcellent.
- WearMinor losses.
- Dimensions
H 63 in. x W 24 in. x D 24 in.
H 160.02 cm x W 60.96 cm x D 60.96 cm
- Seller locationPeekskill, NY
- Reference numberLU88385118353
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