"ADOLF, THE PIG BANK" IN ORIGINAL BOX.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2005 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, April 20, 2005 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #183 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1290 in auction 183
Item Description
4.5x4.5x6" box holds 4.5x4.5x6" painted composition figural pig w/Hitler's face on front. Text on box includes "For Victory/Buy United States War Savings Bonds Stamps/Save, And Make Him Squeal." Bottom panel w/instructions includes "Made 'Adolf-The Pig' Bank Work For Your Country/Save Save Save Every Coin You Can Spare. Your Country Needs Your Help. Buy United States War Savings Bonds & Stamps. Show Your Friends And Relatives What You Are Doing For Your Country. Make 'Adolf The Pig' Win His Service Stripes, By Inscribing On Him The Number Of Every Bond You Buy. You Will Be Proud Of Your 'Adolf The Pig' Bank Later, For Your Service And Its Service To Your Country. Save For Victory, For Security, For Happiness" along w/instructions for bank use. By Tom Lamb and made by Otis Lawson Co., N.Y. Box shows lt. handling creases but text and illustrations are clean and bright. Pig has bright yellow paint w/black accent to Hitler's combed-over hair, eyes, mustache. Top of bank reads "Save For Victory-Make Him Squeal." Coin slot was never opened. As nice as these come. Rarely found boxed. Box is VF, bank is N. Mint.
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