Antique Cast Iron Butcher’s Pig Advertising Large Shop Prop Window Display 1930

Large Antique Cast Iron Butcher’s Pig 1930's. This delightful cast iron pig dates from around 1930 and would originally have been used as a decorative advertising prop in a traditional butcher’s shop or food business. Standing an impressive 58cm high, it is a big, bold piece with plenty of personality—and a serious amount of weight to match. The pig is shown standing upright, dressed as a butcher or chef, complete with a tall hat and apron. Its slightly quirky expression and simple, almost naïve styling give it a wonderful sense of humour and charm. Cast entirely from iron, it feels reassuringly solid and was clearly made to last. The pig retains its original painted finish, with areas of wear, ageing and patina developed over many years. These signs of use are exactly what give the piece its character—nothing is over-restored or overly polished. Any surface marks or paint loss only add to its appeal and tell the story of its working past. Overall, it remains in good original condition and stands firmly and is one of the best examples of this pig I have seen compared to others. What Was it Used For? Figures like this were once used to: Catch the eye outside or inside butcher’s shops Add character and humour to food businesses Serve as early advertising before modern signage They were meant to make people smile—and draw them through the door. How It Could Be Used Today – Retail & Commercial Spaces Today, this pig would make a fantastic talking point in: A butcher’s shop, farm shop or delicatessen A restaurant, pub or café A food hall or specialist retail space It works particularly well in rustic, country, industrial or heritage-inspired interiors. How It Could Be Used Today – Home Interiors In a home setting, this piece would be perfect for: A large kitchen or country-style interior A hallway or entrance as a statement piece A garden room or covered outdoor area Due to its size and weight, it is best used as a floor-standing decorative object. It could be used as a door stop. Dimensions: Height: 58cm Width: 26cm Depth: 15cm A wonderfully characterful antique with bags of charm, this cast iron butcher’s pig is a rare and eye-catching piece where age, wear and patina only make it better. Our motto is to reuse and recycle these wonderful antique and vintage items so that they get a new lease of life and at the same time you will have a unique, personal item of good quality in your home that will also contribute to the world's carbon footprint. We owe it to our future generations NOT to be a throwaway society. FREE collection from our shop by appointment only. We can offer local delivery please message for quote The delivery quoted in this listing is for mainland UK only. Please contact us for a delivery quote to Cornwall, Scotland, Highlands or Islands or Offshore UK, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, IOW, etc as it may be more than the price quote. FREE collection is available from our shop by appointment. This item is available to view in our showroom RetroNovia, 12 New Pond Parade, West End Road, Ruislip Gardens, Middlesex HA4 6LR . Please call us on 01895 675596 to make sure the item is available before coming to view. We are located easy access from London and Oxford and are directly off the Main A40 Polish War memorial junction. This item is available to view in our shop Retronovia , 12 New Pond Parade, West End Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 6LR Tel: 01895 675596