Vintage Goebel Ceramic Pig Money Box

Vintage Goebel Ceramic Pig Money Box Pink & Cream Glaze with Original Stopper

Full of charm, personality, and unmistakable mid-century character, this vintage Goebel ceramic pig money box is a delightful example of German craftsmanship from one of Europe’s most respected ceramic houses.

Lovingly modelled with a softly expressive face, long snout, and gently floppy ears, this little pig has an almost lifelike quality that makes him feel more companion than ornament. Finished in a warm pink and cream glaze, he carries a gentle nostalgic presence playful, decorative, and wonderfully characterful.

Produced by Goebel, Germany, renowned worldwide for their finely detailed ceramic figurines, this piece reflects the quality and attention to detail that has made the brand so collectible. The underside bears the original maker’s mark, confirming authenticity, and retains its original metal stopper, allowing access to the coin chamber as intended.

The surface displays fine age-related crazing within the glaze, a natural and expected characteristic of vintage ceramics. Rather than detracting, this subtle network of lines adds depth, authenticity, and a beautifully timeworn patina that speaks to its age and journey through the decades.

Originally designed as a functional money box, it would have once held coins and small savings. Today, it makes a striking decorative object, equally suited to a curated vintage collection, a nursery shelf, or a whimsical interior display.

Key Features:

• Authentic vintage Goebel ceramic money box

• Pink and cream glazed finish with lifelike sculpted detailing

• Original maker’s mark on base

• Retains original metal stopper for coin access

• Fine age-related crazing to glaze, consistent with vintage character

• Highly collectible German ceramic figurine

• Decorative and functional piece with strong display appeal

MEASUREMENTS

Length 20cm  Height  8cm

SHIPPING

SHIPPING UK only.