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    Posted 3 years ago

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    jscott0363
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    Hello everyone!!
    So, I'm sure you've all seen your fair share of antique and vintage cast iron piggy banks, as have I. But, this piggy bank has one detail that you rarely see on many others. Instead of it being held together with a single bolt, this one is held together with a single bolt and square nut. The use of the single bolt and square nut is a rather old technique. Spencer & Sons were known for using this technique in the late 1800's thru the early 1900's. I have a few of their doorstops that are assembled in this manner. It's cast very nicely with tight even seams. I'm not sure if this is his original color as this one has been repainted, not by myself, but by a previous owner. I'm also not sure who manufactured this one, but I'm leaning toward Spencer & Sons of Guilford, Conn. It measures right at 7" long.

    Thanks very much for stopping in for a look!!!
    Scott

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    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 3 years ago
      Very handsome black pig with a realistic look, and clever bolt & nut assembly it must be strong
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Jenni,
      Thank you!! Not sure if it's stronger than the traditional method, but I'd be willing to say that it might be a bit simpler to reassemble after emptying the bank.
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      fortapache,
      vcal,
      Lady_Picker,
      Kevin
      and
      Jenni
      Thank you all so very much for the loves, comment and for stopping by!!
    4. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 3 years ago
      This is very sweet! I bet it's pretty heavy too! Great find
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Hi Sue!!
      Thanks very much!! He’s not heavy at all. Approximately one pound or less.
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      hotairfan,
      kivatinitz,
      Alfie,
      Michael,
      Sue,
      Thomas
      and
      Dave
      Many thanks to you all for the loves, comment and for dropping in!!
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      BB2,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by!!
    8. racer4four racer4four, 3 years ago
      Pig year person says GREAT PIG!
    9. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 3 years ago
      Just wonderful!
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Hi Karen!!
      Thank you so very much!! Great to see you drop in!!
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      vintagelamp,
      Thank you very much!!
    12. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Searching1,
      Karen
      and
      vintagelamp
      Thank you all so very much for the loves, comments and for stopping in!!
    13. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      GianaMZ,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by!!
    14. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thanks Eileen!! He does look good for his age. Though, I don't believe that this is his original paint.

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