Vintage 60’s Green Piggy Bank

Vintage 1969 AD Sutton And Sons Green Piggy Bank Boudoir Pets ~Japan ~ made of paper mache or chalkware, with a painted finish. The piggy bank is green with a 3-piggy raised design on its side and a curly tail that forms a handle. It has a retro, possibly "groovy" aesthetic, typical of its era. It is a container for saving coins, with a slot on top and a removable stopper underneath. Piggy banks have been around since the Middle Ages, with the term originating from "pygg," a type of clay used for making pots. Vintage piggy banks, especially those with unique designs, can be collectible items. In great preloved condition showing normal wear conducive with age and use. Smoke-free home.