As regular readers may know, I have a number of money banks, some of which I've featured on the blog before. I still have a few tucked away somewhere which, when I find them, I'll share with you on Crivens. However, I don't necessarily consider my collection complete and I still buy ones that interest or appeal to me, so let me show you my latest acquisitions. First, though, a bit of background.
The Royal Bank Of Scotland globe is one I acquired almost a quarter of a century ago (1997) from an old classmate and neighbour who lived in the third row behind the one in which I stayed from 1965 to '72. The fact that it comes from a house in the same street as where I once lived when I had my original globe bank makes it a bit extra special to me.
I obtained the National Westminster Bank version only a couple of days ago, and I'm not quite sure which of the two is the one I had as a kid. I'd assume it was the RBS one, but there's something about the NatWest one which strikes a cord in my memory. No doubt quite a few banks had their own versions of this at different times. (Some had white bases, spray-gold bases, or same-colour-as-the-globe bases.)
I showed you the Yogi Bear bank before, so he's only here in support of his pal Boo Boo, who arrived on the same day as the NatWest globe. I think they're nice examples of the Jellystone Park pair, and they look good together on display. Can't say when I'll find my other tucked-away banks, but when I do, you'll be the first people I share them with. Gives you all something to look forward to, doesn't it? I spoil you, I really do. (Why are you all laughing?)
2 comments:
We think the Yogi and Boo Boo banks are best - though Ranger Smith doesn't agree.
Gosh! A comment from Yogi and Boo Boo. Who'da thunk it?!
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