Posted 2 years ago
jscott0363
(903 items)
Hello everyone!!
Among all of my cast iron still banks is "Oscar The Billy Goat". I've always loved this little goat bank and I especially love the expression on his face. The paint is still really good and there's still slight traces of gold paint remaining on the "OSCAR" lettering. I've searched for a story behind Oscar The Billy Goat, but in all of my research I've not been successful at finding one. I'm sure there's a story of Oscar out there somewhere, I just haven't came across it yet. There are a lot of Oscars out there on the market, so it's hard to tell what's original and what's reproduction. But, I'm leaning toward original on this Oscar as his casting is a nice smooth and tight casting. He's from the 1940's and is quite heavy at 8lbs!! So, Oscar can also double as a doorstop. He stands 7 3/4" tall and 9 1/2" long.
Thanks very much for stopping in for a look!!
Scott
Beautiful billy goat bank, I can picture this guy grazing in a meadow - great animal for your collection Scott!
Jenni,
Thanks very much!! Oscars' beard keeps him from tipping forward, but would also prevent him from grazing:)
Kevin,
Thomas,
BHIFOS,
Searching1,
fortapache,
vcal,
Reise
and
Jenni
Thank you all so very much for the loves and for stopping by!!
kivatinitz,
BB2,
Dave,
Alfie
and
fortapache
Many thanks to you all for the loves and for stopping in!!!
Lol!! Thanks Eileen!! He is indeed one of my favorites!
Eileen
and
ho2cultcha
Thank you both very much for the loves, comment and for stopping by!!
aura
and
Pat
Thank you both so very much for stopping in and loving my goat!!
Jenni,
Thanks very much for the love and for dropping in!!