Stig Lindberg Blue Plastic Scottish Terrier Bank with key (1961)

Stig Lindberg Scottish terrier bank in blue. The Scottie was designed in 1961 to celebrate the anniversary of the bank Handelsbanken. Lindberg was inspired by his own dog (Simon) to create this "pet" for the bank.  Comes with the fragile plastic key and a Handelsbanken label. Signed on one side: Stig L.  Artist Stig Lindberg; Name Skotte (Scottish terrier); Year 1961; Maker Gustavsberg, original production; Material Plastic; Length: 6.25 inches, Height: 4.75 inches, Width: 2.4 inches. Price: $120

May be seen at: Antiques Bel Air – Lowry Hill, 1758 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403