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Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co. was a cast iron toy maker operating from 1890 to 1950. The company was best known for its cast iron piggy banks in the form of animals, buildings and safe-like designs. These whimsical and charming items were popular children's toys and are now highly sought-after by collectors of vintage toys. The company’s work is an example of American folk art, and their creations are characterized by their simple yet charming designs, as well as the use of bold colors and textures.
Born
1890
Died
1950
-Save Your Pennies- safe still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1950
-Roosevelt
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1934
-Radio Bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1929
-Domed Mosque- still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1920
-State Bank- still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1915
-U.S. Mail with Eagle- still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1921
-Flatiron Building Bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1924
-Large Statue of Liberty- still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1921
-Globe Safe with Hinged Door- still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1921
-Flatiron Building Bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1908
-Flatiron Building Bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1915
-Rival Bank- safe still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1904
-Bank of Industry- safe still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1904
-Bank of Commerce- safe still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1904
-Saving Bank- still bank
Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co.
1904