Vintage R Moss 1960s Novelty Ceramic Willy Worm Money Box
This vintage novelty money box by R Moss depicts the character Willy Worm, dating from the 1960s. It is offered as a collectable piece of ceramic novelty ware from the period.
The figure is modelled as a segmented worm rising to a head wearing a hat with rounded pom-pom tips, a bow tie at the neck and a cheerful, wide-eyed face. The body is moulded with ringed segments and the name WILLY WORM is embossed in capitals across the lower body. The piece is finished in a glossy orange-brown glaze with darker brown highlights to the hat and bow tie, and the worm’s tail curls to the base.
Condition and Collector Appeal
The glaze appears bright and glossy overall, with the colouring remaining rich and even across the moulded sections. The embossed lettering is clearly legible and the character details of the hat, face and bow tie are well defined. Further condition details, including the presence of any original fittings, are not stated in this description. Novelty ceramics of this kind from the 1960s are popular with collectors of British character ware and vintage money boxes, and the R Moss name and the Willy Worm character add to its appeal for enthusiasts of retro nursery and novelty pieces.
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