Vintage Diver Piggy Bank - Humorous Vinyl Figure

Collectible piggy bank shaped like a caricatured diver in a humorous style. This piece represents a swimmer with diving mask, snorkel, and oversized fins, standing out for its exaggerated facial expression and retro aesthetics.

Object History: Vinyl decorative objects with utilitarian functions like piggy banks were extremely popular in the 1970s and 1980s. These pieces were generally produced as gift items or souvenirs of coastal areas, following the 'kitsch' design trend of the period. The alphanumeric code on the base is typical of European industrial mold series from that period.

Features and Details:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique / Style: Injection molded and hand-painted
- Size: Height approx. 20 cm (7.87 inches); Width 12 cm (4.72 inches); Depth 10 cm (3.94 inches)
- Material: Vinyl, Rubber
- Condition: Good vintage condition. Shows slight surface paint loss due to age. Original rubber plug preserved at the base.

Use and Value: This item is highly valuable for collectors of figurative piggy banks, 20th-century pop culture enthusiasts, and decorators looking for accent pieces with ironic and nostalgic character.