Sailor Bank

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Deb D., Jun 5, 2026 at 9:44 AM.

  1. Deb D.

    Deb D. Well-Known Member

    Not marked, but online research indicates it's a McCoy item. It always reminded me of Ronald Reagan.

    AI says: The McCoy "Jolly Sailor" Bank is a highly collectible, vintage ceramic piggy bank produced by the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company as a promotional item for the Seamen's Bank for Savings. Originally distributed in the 1940s and 1950s, these mid-century banks typically sell for between $40 and $115.

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    Deb D., Jun 5, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

    I'm fairly certain that he is McCoy. There are several post in the FB McCoy Pottery group stating that he is.
     
    *crs*, Jun 5, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Sure looks like Ronnie. He did a pile of films for the Army and maybe others during the War, eyes were too bad to serve in the field, and they could easily have picked up the face.
     
    evelyb30, Jun 5, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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