Vintage 1950s Ford Dealer Promo Shaggy Dog Coin Bank Collar Florence Ceramics For Sale

Vintage 1950s/1960s Ford Motor Company Dealership Promotional Coin Bank - Solo Dog VariantUp for sale is a wonderful piece of mid-century automotive advertising history! Produced by Florence Ceramics in Pasadena, California, this high-gloss ceramic bank features the standalone Shaggy Sheepdog design. This version features the classic "FORD" logo embossed cleanly across his collar with the original factory red paint accents. These were handed out as special promotional premiums at Ford dealerships during the late 1950s.Item Details:

• Manufacturer: Florence Ceramics (Pasadena, CA)
• Era: Late 1950s - 1960s
• Material: High-Gloss Glazed Ceramic
• Design: Standalone dog with "FORD" embossed collar

Condition Notes:

• Good vintage condition with a beautiful glossy finish and rich airbrushed gray/black details.
• Please note: The top coin slot has a minor hairline crack/stress fracture on the edge from age, which is very typical for these original break-open style banks.
• Aside from the slot wear, the rest of the body displays beautifully with no large structural breaks. Faint vintage glaze crazing is present under close inspection.