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Standing Bear Money Box by John Harper & Co.
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Standing Bear Money Box by John Harper & Co.

1900 - 1920
Description

A late Victorian cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co.

Height: 16 cm.

Width: 7.5 cm.

Depth: 6 cm.

John Harper Co. Ironfounders, Albion Works, Willenhall, Staffordshire, England. Founded by lock maker William Harper in 1790.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Bear Money Box to the 1900s.

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SA1054076
Description
A late Victorian cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co.

Height: 16 cm.

Width: 7.5 cm.

Depth: 6 cm.

John Harper Co. Ironfounders, Albion Works, Willenhall, Staffordshire, England. Founded by lock maker William Harper in 1790.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Bear Money Box to the 1900s.

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SA1054076
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Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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A dark brown cast iron money box shaped as a standing bear with detailed fur moulding and a vertical seam line.
Standing bear money box by John Harper & Co.
Ref: SA1054076
A dark brown cast iron money box shaped as a standing bear with detailed fur moulding and a vertical seam line.
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Cast iron money boxes, also known as still banks, gained widespread popularity in Britain and North America during the late nineteenth century. Foundries used durable iron casting techniques to create decorative forms designed for saving coins.

These items were produced using sand moulds, where molten iron was poured into two distinct halves before being joined together with a screw or internal pin. The surfaces were typically finished with paint, enamelling, or japanned bronzing.

Authentic pieces generally display tight-fitting seams, substantial weight, and refined casting details from two-part moulds. Age-appropriate wear usually appears on the base and raised areas, whereas modern reproductions often exhibit coarse surfaces or modern hardware.

A cast iron money box serves as a sculptural accent on an office desk, styled alongside leather items or brass accessories. Alternatively, it can be displayed on a dark wooden bookshelf or mantelpiece to add visual texture.

Dust the object regularly with a soft brush to remove dirt from crevices without damaging remaining surface finishes. To prevent oxidation, maintain the piece in a dry climate and periodically apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax.
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