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    Posted 3 years ago

    jscott0363
    (903 items)

    Hello everyone!!
    Among all of my cast iron still banks is "Oscar The Billy Goat". I've always loved this little goat bank and I especially love the expression on his face. The paint is still really good and there's still slight traces of gold paint remaining on the "OSCAR" lettering. I've searched for a story behind Oscar The Billy Goat, but in all of my research I've not been successful at finding one. I'm sure there's a story of Oscar out there somewhere, I just haven't came across it yet. There are a lot of Oscars out there on the market, so it's hard to tell what's original and what's reproduction. But, I'm leaning toward original on this Oscar as his casting is a nice smooth and tight casting. He's from the 1940's and is quite heavy at 8lbs!! So, Oscar can also double as a doorstop. He stands 7 3/4" tall and 9 1/2" long.

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

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    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 3 years ago
      Beautiful billy goat bank, I can picture this guy grazing in a meadow - great animal for your collection Scott!
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Jenni,
      Thanks very much!! Oscars' beard keeps him from tipping forward, but would also prevent him from grazing:)
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Kevin,
      Thomas,
      BHIFOS,
      Searching1,
      fortapache,
      vcal,
      Reise
      and
      Jenni
      Thank you all so very much for the loves and for stopping by!!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 2 years ago
      kivatinitz,
      BB2,
      Dave,
      Alfie
      and
      fortapache
      Many thanks to you all for the loves and for stopping in!!!
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 2 years ago
      Lol!! Thanks Eileen!! He is indeed one of my favorites!
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 2 years ago
      Eileen
      and
      ho2cultcha
      Thank you both very much for the loves, comment and for stopping by!!
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 2 years ago
      aura
      and
      Pat
      Thank you both so very much for stopping in and loving my goat!!
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 12 months ago
      Jenni,
      Thanks very much for the love and for dropping in!!

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