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The original family of five pigs were modelled by Alan Maslankowski (b. 1952-2006). The first, Woody, was given to anyone opening an account with at least £5. If they had then saved £25 after six months, they were rewarded with Annabel. The third, Maxwell, would be received if the account had grown to £50 after one year; the fourth, Lady Hilary, if it had £75 after eighteen months. Finally, Sir Nathaniel Westminster was given to savers who had accrued £100 after two years. The original promotion ran until 1988, by which time Wade had produced around five million of the pigs. It was briefly revived in 1999. ","physicalDescription":"Glazed ceramic money box representing a cartoon pig. The figure is standing with hands held behind its back. 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