Pondus the Penguin Piggy Bank by Knabstrup for Landsmandsbanken

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Designed by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s, inspired by the children's book character "Pingus the Penguin," and manufactured by Knabstrup, … Read more Designed by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s, inspired by the children's book character "Pingus the Penguin," and manufactured by Knabstrup, this charming earthenware piggy bank was originally an advertising item for the Danish bank Landsmandsbanken. Given away for opening a bank account, this beautiful retro object has become elegant, endearing, and finely crafted. Today, it is a rare collector's item that will delight those with a taste for nostalgia or collectors of unique objects.

The Penguin piggy bank is made of earthenware, manufactured by Knabstrup in Denmark in the 1960s. It is in perfect condition; the key is present and functional. The ceramic still retains the original red wool scarf detail. The piggy bank is signed on the bottom.

Approximately 10 cm in diameter, 27 cm high. This piece has an attribution mark,
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