Thursday, June 24, 2010

Vintage Owl Bank

I love this little guy! This vintage money bank was made by a pottery artist Gabriel Verken in Sweden. I couldn't find any more information on it or if it is available for purchase anywhere.

{images from here}

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  1. Gabriel Ceramics (http://www.gabrielkakelugnar.se/79_Sortiment) is a factory in the southern Sweden. They mostly make masonry heaters now. The darling owl can be found at auctions like this one:

    http://www.tradera.com/GABRIEL-SPARBOSSA-I-FORM-AV-EN-UGGLA-auktion_201113_122346568

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  2. @ Jenx Thank you so much for sharing the information. The owl money bank is a piece of art!

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