Cast iron mechanical piggy bank 16 cm, a striking vintage piggy bank for a display case, office, or man cave. The colorful design, classic shape, and coin mechanism give this curio a distinctive, collectible look.

Key Features

• Cast iron mechanical money box with a characterful figure
• Coins disappear through a mechanism in the opening at the top
• Heavy and sturdy (approx. 2 kg), suitable as a decorative object
• Hand-painted in bright colours with a vintage look
• Nice collector's item for lovers of old money boxes and curiosities

Specifications

• Height: 16.1 cm
• Width: 12.7 cm
• Length/Depth: 14.7 cm
• Weight: 2 kg
• Material: cast iron
• Finish/Base: painted cast iron, mechanical money box

History or meaning

Mechanical money boxes were popular as toys and advertising objects around the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many designs from that period were highly caricatural and reflected the spirit of the times. Today, such items are primarily collected as historical curiosities, where both technology and cultural history play a role.