Lot #37: Vintage Carnival Black Poodle Chalkware Coin Bank – Mid-Century Kitsch

Vintage figural poodle coin bank with a fantastic mid-century decorative look. Features a tall seated black poodle with highly detailed sculpted curls, pom-pom style legs and tail, expressive face and metallic gold accents to the collar, nose, paws and body. A coin slot is located on the back, confirming its original use as a coin/piggy bank. The underside has older cork pads and shows remnants of markings, although no maker can be confidently identified from the photos. The bank shows vintage age and wear, including scattered paint loss, chips, scuffs and surface marks. Despite the damage, the piece displays very well from the front and has excellent retro character. A great decorative piece for collectors of vintage poodles, chalkware/plaster banks, mid-century animal figurines, retro kitsch and novelty coin banks. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition, particularly the crack at the rear coin slot. Sold as pictured. Pickup category timeslot {A}