Money Box
Date1750-1800
OriginEngland, Staffordshire
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (slipware)
DimensionsH: 2 3/4"; D: 3 3/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1961-27
DescriptionMoney box: small onion shaped money box flaring slightly at base and surmounted by slightly flaring cylindrical knop. 1 7/8" slit cut in shoulder for insering coins. Majority of body coated with cream colored slip. Shoulder and above covered with approximately 3/8" dark brown slip dots, randomly placed, as well as the initials "M.S.". In black ink on the bottom is sinscribed "Moses Simpson." Over all but base coated with yellow lead glaze.Exhibition(s)
1800-1825
ca. 1790
ca. 1715
ca. 1820
1709 (dated)
1793 (dated); cover: 1875/1876
1702 (dated)
ca. 1650
ca. 1850
1760-1785
ca. 1775 (movement); 1805-1815 (case)