Baldelli Italian Art Pottery Orange Lion Bank Italy Vintage Mid-Century Modern Description and Item Information Up for sale is this vintage Italian pottery bank. Please excuse any glare in the photos.
This whimsical ceramic bank is in the form of a smiling lion. This item measures approximately 10 inches long by 5 inches wide by 3 7/8 inches tall.
Unpacked, it weighs 1 pound 8.3 ounces. There is a coin slot on the top of the bank, and beneath there is a hole with a plastic stopper.This would be a fun addition to a mid-century modern decor. Identification This vintage item was made by Baldelli of Italy. It is marked beneath, as shown.
The exact age is not known. Condition The bank is in good condition, with no cracks or clay chips.
There is a tiny glaze flake to the point to the bottom edge below the lion's mane. It has very light wear overall, with light wear marks to the unglazed foot rim. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. And international government regulations prohibit such behavior. Other Information Individual computers may display colors differently.