1936 Porcelain Olympic Bell Coin Bank

Product Description: This 1936 Porcelain Olympic Bell coin bank is an impressive and attractive piece, of high quality. It is made of fine, glazed porcelain, and depicts the German national eagle over the Olympic rings on one side, with the Brandenburg Gate (a symbol of Berlin) on the other side. Around the lower edge of this 1936 Porcelain Olympic Bell is raised lettering that reads, “1-16 August 1936 11. Olympische Spiele Berlin” with a German national swastika emblem. Originally, this coin bank had a rubber stopper in the bottom, and the slot at the top was where you could put your Reichsmark and Reichspfennig coins. This 1936 Porcelain Olympic Bell has been enhanced for display with a marble base and a wood central piece that goes through the coin slot and affixes the bell to the base. Both of these parts (the wood and marble) are likely modern and added for display purposes. The overall condition of this 1936 Porcelain Olympic Bell is excellent. It’s very clean, and has only one very tiny little chip, on the edge of the bell. There are also a couple of minor crazing marks in the porcelain’s glaze, which are not from damage but are a result of the manufacturing process. This is a handsome and hard-to-find item that makes for an outstanding display piece.

Historical Description: The 1936 Olympic Summer Games (Spiele der XI. Olympiade) were held in Berlin on August 1-16, 1936. Most of the competitions took place on the Reichssportfeld, with the Olympiastadion serving as a central arena. 3,961 athletes from 49 nations took part, which was the highest number of athletes in any Olympic Games up to that time. It also attracted more spectators than any of the previous Games. The 1936 games marked the first use of a torch relay leading to the game, and also the first time Olympic games were broadcast on television. The 1936 Olympic Winter Games (IV. Olympische Winterspiele) were also held in Germany, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, on February 6-16, and also set a new record for participation, with 28 nations competing. The NSDAP and Hitler used the 1936 Olympics for propaganda purposes. They used the event to generate a positive portrayal of the NS state, to other countries. Within Germany, the media focused on the achievements of the German competitors. Many different kinds of commemorative and souvenir items were manufactured for what eventually came to be known by many as the “Nazi Olympics.” There were badges and insignia for the participants and functionaries, as well as countless varieties of tourist souvenirs ranging from cheap trinkets to impressive artworks. The juxtaposition of the familiar Olympic rings, with the iconography of Nazi Germany, gives many 1936 Olympics collectibles a striking appearance.

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