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Pratt Wesleyan Chapel Money Box, Mexborough Pottery, Dated 1847.
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Pratt Wesleyan Chapel Money Box, Mexborough Pottery, Dated 1847.

19th century
Sold 25 July 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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A fine Prattware Mexborough Pottery money box, dated 1847. Modelled after the building which previously housed the Wesleyan Chapel, and stands opposite where the Mexborough Pottery was located in South Yorkshire. Having three arched windows, over two doors, and inscribed ‘J. Schofield, Born 13 April 1847’. The gable ends with further arched windows, beneath two chimneys.

Having two cherubs to either side of the chapel, and set upon a shaped rectangular base, supported by four ball feet.

A rectangular slot is located in the back of the roof, to accept coins.

Decorated in typical Pratt glazes.

Height – 17 cm, 6 5/8”.

Length – 16.5 cm, 6 1/2”.

Depth – 12.7 cm, 5”.

Condition – Repair to rear right ball foot. Otherwise in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Ceramic Money Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA1089127
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A fine Prattware Mexborough Pottery money box, dated 1847.
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Modelled after the building which previously housed the Wesleyan Chapel, and stands opposite where the Mexborough Pottery was located in South Yorkshire.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Having three arched windows, over two doors, and inscribed ‘J. Schofield, Born 13 April 1847’. The gable ends with further arched windows, beneath two chimneys.

fig 1. An antique ceramic money box modelled as a chapel with a blue roof, white walls, and hand-painted figures flanking the structure.
fig 1. Pratt Wesleyan Chapel Money Box, Mexborough Pottery, Dated 1847.

Having two cherubs to either side of the chapel, and set upon a shaped rectangular base, supported by four ball feet.

A rectangular slot is located in the back of the roof, to accept coins.

Decorated in typical Pratt glazes.

Height – 17 cm, 6 5/8”.

Length – 16.5 cm, 6 1/2”.

Depth – 12.7 cm, 5”.

Condition – Repair to rear right ball foot. Otherwise in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Ceramic Money Box to the Victorian era.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089127
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Carrol Antiques Profile Page

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Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I An antique ceramic money box modelled as a chapel with a blue roof, white walls, and hand-painted figures flanking the structure. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pratt Wesleyan Chapel Money Box, Mexborough Pottery, Dated 1847.

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An antique ceramic money box modelled as a chapel with a blue roof, white walls, and hand-painted figures flanking the structure.
Pratt Wesleyan Chapel money box, Mexborough Pottery, dated 1847.
Ref: SA1089127
An antique ceramic money box modelled as a chapel with a blue roof, white walls, and hand-painted figures flanking the structure.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMoney Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material[Earthenware, Ceramic, Enamel]
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsArchitectural chapel form, Hand-painted figures, Moulded brickwork, Gothic arched windows
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 12.7 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Victorian ceramic money boxes, often shaped like cottages, chapels, or animals, were popular utilitarian items in the nineteenth century, frequently commissioned to mark births, baptisms, or milestones.

These pieces were typically crafted from earthenware or creamware, shaped via moulding or casting, and decorated with underglaze or overglaze Pratt-type enamels and hand-painted details.

Authenticity is determined by examining the crazing of the glaze, hand-painted brushwork, earthenware body composition, and signs of age-appropriate wear around the coin slit and base.

Display the item on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or glass cabinet where its small scale and colourful painted details can be appreciated as a focal point among books or decorative objects.

Keep ceramic pieces out of direct sunlight to prevent paint fading, dust gently with a dry, soft brush, and avoid using water or chemical cleaners on the porous glazed surface.
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