Magic Pocket Savings Bank

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

From left: Front of Magic Pocket Savings Bank; back showing coin slots; top

From left: Front of Magic Pocket Savings Bank; back showing coin slots; top

Name/Title

Magic Pocket Savings Bank

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.163

Description

1950s cylindrical metal and brass tube, with slots for coins, indicating the amount saved in increments of five coins indicated.

Context

The 1950s was a time of austerity and saving small amounts of money helped people to budget.

Category

Domestic

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Date made

1950 - 1955

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Front and Top

Transcription

Front: Magic Pocket Savings; Top: 6d

Dimensions

Height

80 mm

Diameter

20 mm

Weight

15 g

Material

Tin, Brass

Location

* Untyped Location

C6S1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good