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Perky Porky

Perky Porky is a pig

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s rear end with folding worm in the original package. The

polished aluminum pig also has a cap lifter. These can be found screwed into the

backside or riveted. The pig was also available painted versions and with hair.

I searched the Internet for Hamilton O. Cornwall Co. and turned up a Stanley

Hamilton Cornwall. An email to him about the Cornwall Company brought an

immediate and interesting response:

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It was indeed a shock to hear from you concerning Perky Porky!

Yes, I am the Cornwall of Hamilton O. Cornwall Co., Inc. which operated until

1967 as Cornwall Wood Products. I purchased the business from my father in

December of 1967 and in 1970 changed the name to Cornwall Industries, Inc. The

reason for the change of name was due to rapid growth and diversification with

an eye towards selling stock and possibly someday going public. Having literally

grown up in the business I needed only to give it the youth and energy that it