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Early 20thC American Stoneware Razor Blade Disposal Piggy Bank Circa 1905
$385
£292.68
€341.66
CA$540.57
A$613.28
CHF 321.14
MX$7,566.28
NOK 3,982.03
SEK 3,810.04
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This is a very unique and rare item and quite collectible in that the primary purpose of the bank was to provide a safe method to dispose of used razor blades at the turn of the 19th to 20th century to prevent accidental cuts or injuries; and, was purposely made with no provision to "reuse" so, in essence, the razor blade bank, once filled, was discarded, thus making existing examples almost impossible to come by and even when found unused for blades they were typically damaged due to their pottery manufacture and, in some cases, utilized as piggy banks by children and thus mishandled.
King Camp Gillette invented the two sided razor blade in 1901 so there was an immediate need for the practical disposal of dull razor blades.
This particular example is an American stoneware bank with the ubiquitous pig theme; the pig is standing on all fours with a wider than usual belly and a flat snout; nicely hand painted in white background and green leaves, with brown ears, snout and mouth, then glazed, resulting in a beautiful all original surface and patina. The bank is in very good all original condition with no restoration, touch-up paint or repaint of any kind. The top mounted slot receptacle is slightly wider than would be for a coin (unless made for the European market) and is appropriately chipped; that factor along with the wonderful crazing to the finish is indicative of 125 year old genesis. There is some kind of non-discernible gold mark to the right side of the pig (see images). The tail is chipped but there are no other flaws. I suspect it very well could have been, and at some time was, used as a still bank, consequently this would make a great addition for still bank collectors as well as both American folk art aficionados, and pig collectors.
Dimensions: 4 1/2" long x 3" wide x 3 3/8" high
Provenance: Recently acquired in a collection of pig banks from an estate sale
Note: I am a leading specialist in the field of antique banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for 40 years. This experience makes me well qualified to analyze, evaluate, and warrant the authenticity of original examples. I guarantee the banks that I have listed to be as I have described them. I have examined under 10 power loop and note the mini crazing indicative of 19th century manufacture.
Note: Please see my other bank listings I am offering for sale.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1905
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973245551652
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