Complete Set of Vintage 1980's Wade Natwest Pigs Piggy Banks

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Although NatWest stopped this particular promotion in 1988, another family member stepped into the breach: and more. Selling and valuing online since 1997. Buy, sell and value in over 150+ specialist categories... Search item(s) and collection(s) - over 250,000+ popular antique and collecting search keywords... 1,000,000's of Antiques, Art, Vintage and RARE Collectables... What doyoucollect? On a less innocent note, the popularity of the NatWest piggy banks has led to concerns over authenticity. “There are three forgeries of Cousin Wesley that I’m aware of,” says Mr Chown. “You have to be really careful with authenticity, bearing in mind the price they are going for.”

Interesting fact: It is thought that up to 1,000,000 Woody’s were produced by Wade. According to Wade over 5 million pigs were produced during the promotion. The famous clan started off as a simple marketing tool but their popularity fuelled astonishing demand. Within three years, manufacturer Wade Ceramics had produced its millionth pig for the bank. In 2006 Wade produced a smaller gold Woody limited to just 250 and then in 2007 a gold Annabel which had 400 produced with Maxwell coming in 2008 again with 400 being produced. At the time popularity was low which was partly driven by a change in audience, a smaller advertising campaign but also a larger associated cost. Hilary and Nathaniel were never produced, in 2008 NatWest were adapting to various challenges as part of the financial crisis, it was deemed inappropriate to be continuing the series during this difficult period for the bank and its customers. Madeleine Marsh, the editor of the Miller’s Collectables Handbook, offers another explanation: “Money boxes have been manufactured in Europe since the 17th century – and the fat pig was a symbol of wealth.” Did you know that the original five NatWest pigs were modelled by Paul Cardew and were initially produced by him at Sunshine Ceramics? Cousin Wesley was modelled by Kenneth Holmes.

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You might remember slotting coins and notes into a piggy bank in anticipation of the day when it became full and could be smashed to bits (or a bung pulled out). TIP! Search Antique, Vintage, RARE, Collectable, Collectors, Classic, Fine, Unusual, Early, Old, etc; to help you find more (or less!) natwest pigs.. There are four pigs in a set of Natwest pigs. The Natwest Piggy Bank: A Toy Given To Children When They Open An Account

Even if you are only a teenager, it is never too late to start saving for the future. What better way to teach kids about saving money than to enroll them in a savings account? Because of their long history, NatWest piggy banks are among the most popular vintage piggy banks on the market. They’re fashionable, bright, and made from high-quality ceramic. They not only entertain children, but they also teach them important life lessons such as saving for their future. If you’re looking for a vintage piggy bank with a lot of fun and educational value, the NatWest piggy banks are the way to go. The Natwest Pigs: Are They Worth Anything?Browse FREE Natwest Pigs Price & Value Guide. FIND 1000's of Antiques, Art, Vintage & RARE Collectables - each item pictured, described and with it's price guide.

Piggy Banks are still alive and well, and they aren’t just for children. Piggy Banks are regarded as a timeless classic, because they can store small sums of money and add a splash of personality to any room.In 2019, Natwest launched a campaign to encourage children to save money. As part of the campaign, Natwest distributed 50,000 piggy banks to schools across the UK. When first launched, it was Paul Cardew and Sunshine Ceramics that were commissioned by NatWest to produce the first run of pigs. There are many opinions on how many full sets were made but what i can confirm is that they are one of the rarest items . In the early days or production Paul and his team were making 10,000 piggy banks a week but this wasn't meeting the demand. With the increase in demand and a request for lower production costs Paul made the decision to end his own involvement, this is where Wade came in. According to Wade over 5 million pigs were produced during the promotion. There was a pyramid of production so there are many more Woodys than Sir Nathaniels.