Sold 25 October 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques

This “Pair of Mid 20th Century Citroen Ds Money Boxes” found a buyer.

It was listed by Colin Brand Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

A stylish and rare pair of french Citroen DS china money boxes, c 1950s

Many money boxes like these didn’t survive, you have to smash them to retrieve your pennies.

Wonderful shape and colours,

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Ceramic Car Money Box to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

16.5cm (6.50")

Depth

6.5cm (2.56")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1096671

Dealers Internal Reference

1764

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

A stylish and rare pair of french Citroen DS china money boxes, c 1950s

Many money boxes like these didn’t survive, you have to smash them to retrieve your pennies.

Wonderful shape and colours,

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Ceramic Car Money Box to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

16.5cm (6.50")

Depth

6.5cm (2.56")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1096671

Dealers Internal Ref

1764

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Colin Brand Antiques

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Colin Brand Antiques

Telephone 07786 922 409

Location

Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Objects
Period1940 - 1960
StyleMid-Century Modern
MaterialCeramic
ColourGreen and Brown
MotifsAutomotive silhouette, Gloss glaze, Moulded windows
SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Mid-century novelty money boxes, particularly those shaped like iconic vehicles, gained popularity in Europe during the 1950s and 1960s as both promotional items and childrens savings banks.

These items are typically constructed from earthenware or ceramic, finished with a coloured gloss glaze and fired in kilns to achieve a durable protective coating.

Authentic pieces often feature period-specific glazing techniques, characteristic crazing, makers marks or country of origin stamps on the base, and moulded details reflecting automotive designs of the era.

These pieces work well as accent objects on bookshelves, office desks, or mantelpieces, adding a touch of nostalgic mid-century character and colour to a room.

Clean them gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust, and avoid using abrasive cleaners or submerging them in water, particularly if there is any degradation to the glaze or internal cork stoppers.