Niagara Falls Ceramic Appraisal

Vintage Niagara Falls Ceramic Piggy Bank Souvenir

This item is a small, figural ceramic piggy bank, likely produced as a mid-20th-century souvenir. It is constructed from a cream-colored earthenware or porcelain with a glossy glaze finish. The bank features a classic rotund porcine shape with four short legs, a small snout, and pointed ears accented in dark brown. A coin slot is located on the top of the back. The most distinguishing feature is the wrap-around transfer decals depicting the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls, Canada. The text 'Niagara Falls, Canada' is visible in a semi-circular orientation near the coin slot. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced tourist ware from the 1950s to 1970s. Regarding condition, the glaze shows minor surface abrasions and some light crazing, which is common for aged decorative ceramics. There appears to be a small chip or wear on the dark glaze of the right ear. The decal remains largely intact, though there may be slight silvering or original application imperfections around the edges. No bottom stopper is visible in the photograph, which would be necessary for coin retrieval without breaking. The underside likely remains unglazed or contains a simple maker's mark denoting the origin, often Japan or Germany for this era of souvenir imports.