Promotional Electrolux Refrigerator Coin Bank c.1930 Books MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Silver plating

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Silver plating

Marked "United" on the clock face and Model 40 on the back

in the late 19th/early 20th century it was employed for its effectiveness in reproducing the subtle delicacy of drawings and photographs

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Promotional Electrolux Refrigerator Coin Bank c.1930 Books MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Silver platingABOUT These miniature banks were not sold in retail stores; instead, they were used as unique promotional advertising premiums during the 1930s. Door to door appliance salesmen and local utility showrooms gave them away to families to encourage children to save their pennies. The ultimate goal was to help the household save up the down payment for a real, full sized Electrolux refrigerator. CREATOR National Products Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1930.