Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Catalogue

Lot 445: Vintage Cast Brass Standing Bear Novelty Money Bank

This auction ended on August 26, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £12

A vintage cast metal novelty money bank designed in the form of a standing bear. The figure is modelled standing upright on its hind legs with the front paws resting against the chest. The construction consists of a two-part casting joined by a single flat-head screw located in the centre of the back. A horizontal coin slot is positioned on the upper back behind the head. The piece has a brass-coloured finish over a cast metal base, featuring a textured surface to represent fur.
Height: 15.5 cm.