Brass Elephant Piggy Bank kneeling man The lid of one features

The lid of one features an archer in green and burgundy on yellow horse

with copper shield and woolen tunic

sometime between the 20s and early 50s

Or turn it upside down--it sits squarely on the ears and snout--and use it as a vase or even as a planter

with natural bristles attached via fine hand-stitched wire (I think horse hair on the drafting brush

Brass Elephant Piggy Bank kneeling man The lid of one featuresI think this vintage mid century brass piggy bank would make the perfect gift for the young and emerging collector (i. e. toddler to 12 yr old!) with great taste. But it would also be great on his or her parents' dresser, collecting loose change. Classic mid mod design; in great condition with a nice warm patina. (I have not polished it.) 5 3 4 inches long, 3 3 4 inches tall, 2 1 4" wide.