Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 14th century
Money pot
It is unusual to find a pottery moneybox that isn't broken. This is the medieval equivalent of a piggy bank and normally they are found broken around the slot where people have tried to get the money out. Perhaps this one was never used. It was made in the Kingston area.
Children and apprentices would save up their money and tips in money boxes like this one and break them open on Boxing Day (26 December) to buy themselves Christmas treats.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A3855
- Object name:
- Money pot
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- Related places:
Kingston upon Thames, Kingston-upon-Thames, London [Kingston-upon-Thames]
- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 14th century
- Material:
- ceramic, earthenware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 60 mm, DM 81 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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