*** As we approach the summer, ITPC is planning for an eventful one. We will have two auctions - another Blow-Out Auction in July and our Summer Extravaganza in August. the dates are to be determined,but please check back at our web site for updates. We will also be setting up at the "National" in Cleveland. We will be bringing hundreds of figural and display type items for direct sale. please stop by and see us ****

STANFORD POTTERY BANKS

There is no doubt that Stanford pottery produced some of the nicest porcelain bnks that the hobby has seen. They sold these banks circa the late 40's to mid 50's. Their mascot banks included the hometown Cleveland Indians as well as banks of the Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelpia Athletics, Detroit Tigers and the Brooklyn Dodgers. the workmanship of these banks have been admired by collectors for many years.

Over the years we have been lucky enough to stumble on quite a number of rare pieces. One of our favorite finds was at the 1999 National in Atlanta where we found the incredibly rare Boston Braves Stanford Pottery bank variation with headdress. We have since seen only one other. Both banks sold in our auctions for over $8,000.

Although not quite as rare as the Braves, the Philadelphia Athletics banks also commands some hefty prices- up to $5,000 each. The Tigers and Dodgers have dropped a little in price over the last several years, but mint examples can still bring over $1,000.

More common banks (but just as beautiful) are the Pirates, Indians and single feathered Brave banks that range in price from $200 up to $450. These banks display nicely in any figural collection.