Safe-Shaped Piggy Bank, grey, metal, Poland, 1950s
560 PLN
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This piggy bank, shaped like a safe and produced in Poland in the 1950s, exemplifies utilitarian design from the postwar era. The entire structure is crafted from metal, likely steel, and coated with a matte, speckled grey enamel that features a marbled pattern. Accents of rusty red are visible, especially around the edges and corners where the enamel has worn away, revealing the raw metal beneath and emphasizing its industrial character. The form is simple and functional: a boxy, rectangular silhouette with a slightly protruding base and top, joined by visible rivets and mechanical joints. The front is defined by a small door with a missing key and two metal knobs, reinforcing the 'safe' motif. The object remains in very good condition for its age, displaying authentic signs of use such as chips, scratches, and small patches of rust, with no evidence of modern repairs.This piggy bank carries the quiet voice of 1950s Poland, reflecting a time when even the most everyday objects were marked by an attention to durability and detail. The cool, matte metal surface—dappled with rust—evokes the reality of postwar industry, where practicality and security took precedence. The locked door with its absent
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Height14.5 cm
Width10.5 cm
Dimension details
Width10.5 cm
Height14.5 cm
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