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

Vintage 1950s/1960s Galpin Ford Dealership Promotional Coin BankUp for sale is an authentic, highly collectible piece of mid-century California automotive advertising history! Produced by Florence Ceramics in Pasadena, California, this high-gloss ceramic bank features the iconic Father and Son Shaggy Dog mascots.This is the scarcer "Galpin Ford" variation, featuring the famous dealership's name cleanly embossed right across the front base of the larger dog. The puppy next to him wears a baseball cap stamped with the classic "FORD" logo. These were original promotional giveaways handed to customers when purchasing a new vehicle from the legendary Galpin Ford dealership in Southern California.Item Details:

• Dealership: Galpin Ford (Los Angeles / Van Nuys, CA)
• Manufacturer: Florence Ceramics (Pasadena, CA)
• Era: Late 1950s - 1960s
• Material: High-Gloss Glazed Ceramic
• Design: Dual coin slots on the backs of the dogs (original break-open style with no bottom stoppers)

Condition Notes:

• Great vintage condition with an excellent shiny glaze.
• The dual coin slots on the back are completely smooth with no pry marks, knife chips, or damage from coin removal, which is rare for this style of bank!
• Please inspect the photos closely: The bank is free from large cracks or major structural breaks. The unglazed bottom rim shows minor shelf wear, and there is light vintage glaze crazing typical of 70-year-old California pottery.

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