{"product_id":"vintage-german-ceramic-piggy-bank-pair","title":"Vintage German Ceramic Piggy Bank - Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage German ceramic piggy bank, handcrafted and finished in Germany. Available in pink or blue, each pig features two distinct decorative styles: one side showcases delicate hand-painted floral accents, while the opposite side displays a colorful Alpine wildflower decal applied before sealing, a folk-art style popular in the late twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eManufactured and decorated in Germany by Böckling, a family-owned German ceramics and giftware company founded in 1949 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBaden-Württemberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe piggy banks were imported by a family-owned German import business, exact date unknown, and remained safely stored in warehouse inventory for decades - never sold at retail. Each piece still retains its original Böckling “Made in Germany” label, making it a wonderful example of authentic German giftware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdelweiss, Gentian and Alpenrose - e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003each flower tells a story, symbolizing qualities such as love, happiness, and perseverance. Together with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe start of future savings tucked inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this charming piggy bank serves as a sweet reminder that even the smallest beginnings can grow into something wonderful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piggy bank is more thoughtful than a gift card and perfect for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedding \/ bridal shower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewborn \/ baby shower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristening \/ baptism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst birthday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrandchild, niece or nephew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting allowance traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraduation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaring college \/ trade school\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirthdays \/ holidays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThank you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Retirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eVacation Fund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMilestones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePigs are considered a good luck charm in Germany and often given as Weihnachten (Christmas) and Silvester (New Year) gifts for a good start to the next year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piggy bank was hand-painted and individually finished, as a result, slight variations in color, brushwork, and glaze crackling may be present. These subtle differences make every pig unique and are part of the authentic charm of vintage handcrafted ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately 3.5” long, 3” tall, and 2.5” wide, this charming little pig is perfectly sized for displaying on a shelf, dresser, desk, bookcase, or curio cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Vintage New Old Stock (NOS). Stored for decades in a German import warehouse and never previously owned or used by a retail customer. Excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eEach pig is sold separately or as a pair - see listing variants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING on this item! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCoins and other accessories not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AlpenMarkt","offers":[{"title":"PINK","offer_id":49199109144819,"sku":"LI-GF-AN-AN-PB-AF-PI","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLUE","offer_id":49199109177587,"sku":"LI-GF-AN-AN-PB-AF-BL","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PAIR","offer_id":49199109210355,"sku":"LI-GF-AN-AN-PB-AF-PA","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/3700\/9139\/files\/German_vintage_piggy_bank_PAIR_2.png?v=1780380537","url":"https:\/\/alpen-markt.com\/products\/vintage-german-ceramic-piggy-bank-pair","provider":"AlpenMarkt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}