Antique English pottery documentary money box- bank in the form of a Wesleyan Chapel dated 1873

£1350

Dated: 1873 Yorkshire England

This pottery money box is formed as a Wesleyan Chapel, which was located in Mexborough, Yorkshire. Two male figures flank the front of the chapel, and "Albert Jenkinson 14th Feb'y 1873" is written in script between the two front doors. The chapel stands on four ball feet, and the decoration and modeling on this piece delightfully enhance this rare example.  

Dimensions: 7.25 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, 5.5 inches long

Current Condition: Professionally restored at one chimney and hairline at one corner of the roof.

Provenance: Private Collection Channel Isles Great Britain.

£1350    $1822

Description

This pottery money box is formed as a Wesleyan Chapel, which was located in Mexborough, Yorkshire.

Two male figures flank the front of the chapel, and “Albert Jenkinson 14th Feb’y 1873” is written in script between the two front doors.

The chapel stands on four ball feet, and the decoration and modeling on this piece delightfully enhance this rare example.

 

Additional information

Dimensions 5.5 × 4.5 × 7.25 in