Slipware Shoe Moneybox, Bridgewater, Somerset, West Country, England, 19th C.

Description

A delightful child’s Moneybox made in the form of a workman’s clog.

Hand-made and moulded in a coarse pale terracotta fabric with a heavy iron content resulting in a speckled Galena glaze, with impressed details of lace holes, tongue, sole and stitching. A rare survivor as these moneyboxes were cheaply made for children to learn the importance of thrift, but were often broken to remove the accrued wealth from the box.

Date
Mid-19^th century

Dimensions
5’’l x 3’’h x 2’’w

Condition
In excellent condition, with only very minor surface wear commensurate with age and use.

Price
£285   $351-USD

Reference
Peter C.D. Brears:
The Collectors Book of English Country Pottery
The English Country Pottery – Its History and Techniques

Ref Number: 220103C
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