Yorkshire pottery Wesleyan Chapel money bank box made in circa 1840. SOLD

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£2350

Dated: 1840 Yorkshire English

A fine Mexborough Wesleyan Chapel money bank from the Yorkshire England. The box flanked by two cherubs and is decorated in capitals across the front in capital letters "WESLEYAN CHAPEL".It is rare to find and example titled in this manner it is likely that such piece enabled the identification of the Mexborough Chapel by Terry Manby a past curator at the Doncaster Museum. Crisp modeling and well-executed colors make this a highly decorative and charming piece. Probably produced at the local Mexborough Pottery. THIS ITEM IS SOLD.

Dimensions: 6.5 inches high, 6 inches wide, 4.5 inches long

Current Condition: One chimney professionally restored

£2350    $3172

Description

A fine Mexborough Wesleyan Chapel money bank from the Yorkshire England.
The box flanked by two cherubs and is decorated in capitals across the front in capital letters “WESLEYAN CHAPEL”.It is rare to find and example titled in this manner it is likely that such piece enabled the identification of the Mexborough Chapel by Terry Manby a past curator at the Doncaster Museum.
Crisp modeling and well-executed colors make this a highly decorative and charming piece.
Probably produced at the local Mexborough Pottery. THIS ITEM IS SOLD.

Additional information

Dimensions 4.5 × 6 × 6.5 in