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.

Context

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

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

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