This coin bank in the form of a car, produced by Kovoprace JTB in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, exemplifies a decorative object at the intersection of utility and design from the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne eras. The body is crafted from nickel-plated brass, retaining a cool, silvery hue with a semi-matte finish enriched by spot abrasions and subtle patina—especially along pronounced fender edges. The simplified, aerodynamic lines, gently sloping rear, and embossed outlines of doors and windows evoke automotive icons of the 1930s, most notably the Tatra marque. Discreet reliefs indicate the grille, while the exposed steel wheels—darker and showing traces of age—reinforce the toy’s authentic character. There are no color accents; the unadorned metallic palette dominates. The surface bears localized scratches, minor signs of oxidation near the wheels, and occasional light dents—typical markings for metal coin banks from this period. Well-preserved overall, without major damage or recent restoration, though the original winding key is missing.
This modest car-shaped coin bank reverberates with the voice of interwar modernism: it channels an era that sought to soften the weight
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Height5 cm
Width7 cm
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Width7 cm
Height5 cm
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