Saalheimer & Strauss
Active in early 20th-century Germany, Saalheimer & Strauss crafted charming tin banks like Jolly Joe the Clown and the British Lion, capturing cultural icons of the era. Many served dual purposes—as toys and promotional giveaways for brands like Lipton’s Tea.
Saalheimer & Strauss: Whimsical Tin Banks Reflecting Early 20th-Century Life
Saalheimer and Strauss were a German manufacturer working in the first quarter of the 20th century. They worked in tin and are known for their elaborate creations that featured all kinds of reflections of society at that time. Among their most popular creations were Jolly Joe The Clown, the Scotsman bank, Harold Lloyd, Bonzo ,the British Lion, the Saluting Sailor, Clever Dick , the Sentry bank, the Monkey and Parrot, as well as 4 versions of Mickey Mouse. Of interest, many of these banks were made both as toys as well as giveaways advertising products for companies such as Lipton’s tea.