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Silver Bell Money Box
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Sturmans Antiques

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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Silver Bell Money Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 June 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A George V period solid silver money box in the form of a bell by Deakin & Francis Ltd, hallmarked Birmingham 1911. The heavy quality solid silver top in the form of a bell, the top forming a handle, open slot at the top for putting coins in. Original removable leather cloth covered base with locking bolt to the centre for holding the base cover on. Presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 3.5" high x 3.25" diameter at the base.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Bell Money Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1082716
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 39832
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Description
A George V period solid silver money box in the form of a bell by Deakin & Francis Ltd, hallmarked Birmingham 1911.
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The heavy quality solid silver top in the form of a bell, the top forming a handle, open slot at the top for putting coins in.
Sturmans Antiques

Original removable leather cloth covered base with locking bolt to the centre for holding the base cover on. Presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 3.5" high x 3.25" diameter at the base.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Bell Money Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1082716
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 39832
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Bell Money Box

Archive II A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base. View II
Archive III A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base. View III
Archive IV A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base. View IV
Archive V A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base. View V
Archive VI A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base. View VI
Archive VII A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base. View VII
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 10,946
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
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A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base.
Silver Bell Money Box
Ref: SA1082716
A polished silver bell-shaped money box featuring a coin slot handle at the top and hallmarks near the flared base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMoney Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCoin slot handle, Flared bell base, Polished finish, Hallmarked rim
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver money boxes gained popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries as practical yet decorative items often given as christening gifts or incentives for children to save money, frequently cast in whimsical or everyday shapes.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, often utilising traditional silversmithing techniques such as spinning, stamping, or casting, complete with a secure base plug or mechanism for retrieving coins.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the metal standard, assay office, makers mark, and date letter, alongside assessing the natural patina and wear consistent with age.

A silver money box adds a reflective, polished touch when placed on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece, blending seamlessly into both minimalist spaces and eclectic, curated interiors as a focal point.

Silver should be cleaned periodically using a specialised non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to remove tarnishing, and stored in a low-humidity environment to prevent rapid oxidisation.
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