Pair of 19th C. Painted Tin Coin Banks in Original Red, Blue and Silver Paint Italian porcelain It appears to be hand-painted

It appears to be hand-painted porcelain

at the age of 99

I think it is possible that the insert was custom made at a later date for this particular foot

but definitely she was sculpted of polymer clay

now completely hardened and smooth

Pair of 19th C. Painted Tin Coin Banks in Original Red, Blue and Silver Paint Italian porcelain It appears to be hand-paintedI've had a few of these 19th century tin banks before, but I think this pair, found together, are especially beautiful, particularly for the deep blue paint hanging onto their short sides, which, together with the spires on one of them, really makes them feel rather holy more like alms boxes than coin banks! With beautiful aged surfaces featuring a combination of red, silver and blue paint, great all the way around. Sold as a pair. Each 4 1 4" t x 2 3