Vintage Pentti Sarpaneva bronze piggy bank Säästöpankki

214.00

A rare bronze trumpet-legged egg-shaped savings box designed by Pentti Sarpaneva for Säästöpankki (A bank in Finland).

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Description

A rare bronze trumpet-legged egg-shaped savings box designed by Pentti Sarpaneva for Säästöpankki (A bank in Finland). The egg is decorated with Sarpaneva´s Leaf and Lace themes. The egg shells are connected by hinges, and the savings box can be opened with the button on the side. The money is put into the bank from a coin slot on the top. There is a writing in the leg: Elimäen Säästöpankki 1965 – 1978. The bank is signed: P. Sarpaneva. There is some patina in the savings box.

Measurements:

Height: 12 cm, 4,72 cm

Length: 12 cm, 4,72 cm

Width: 8 cm, 3,15”

Condition classification: Excellent