Description:
This vintage 1970 ceramic coin bank features a smiling freckle-faced police officer boy with a police cap and coin slot on top. Manufactured by Berrie (Russ Berrie) in Japan, as stamped on the underside ("BERRIE © 1970 JAPAN"), and retains part of the original "IT'S THE BERRIES" foil sticker. A great collectible piece of retro 1970s pottery and novelty bank decor.
Maker: Berrie / Russ Berrie & Co.
Year: 1970
Origin: Made in Japan
Material: Ceramic / Composition
Features: Coin slot on hat top, bottom opening (missing original stopper)
Condition: Displays age-appropriate wear, including minor surface paint chips/rubs on cheeks and rim. Base shows original mold marks and maker stamps. Missing bottom stopper. Please review photos for exact condition details.
NOTE. This item does not come with plug and on his left foot is a paint chip that could be colored in. That's up to the new owners
Item Condition Notice Most items sold by Closet Remix Co. come from estate cleanouts, move-outs, or storage locker finds. Many items may have been stored for long periods of time before we acquire them. We lightly wipe down or clean items when appropriate, but many vintage items are intentionally left in their original condition so buyers can restore, clean, or preserve them as they prefer. Because of the nature of estate and storage finds, we cannot guarantee items come from smoke-free or pet-free environments. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to reach out with any questions before purchasing.
