Mailboxes, Part 2

Next in my series of mailboxes posts are these two wonderful miniature coin banks from England.  The older of the two (assuming it was indeed produced during George VI's reign) is made by Chad Valley.  You can read more about that particular toymaker by clicking the hyperlink.  The second is made by Berwick Toys and was obviously produced sometime post 6 Feb 1952.  I have not been able to find any information on the company, searches have only conjured up other items produced by the same.

These two coin banks are interesting.  The Georgian money bank stands just over 7.5 cm tall and the Elizabethan money bank is right at 8 cm.  And most intriguing, how in the world does one reclaim their money???  There are no hatches on the bottom nor doors on the back!  The Elizabethan bank appears as if the top might come off, but it is snug (trust me) and I am in no way eager enough to attempt to force it and risk sustaining damage.  We may never know......

I think they are lovely and hope you do too.  Thanks for reading.

Playmobil Mail Carriers

I know, I know.  Anybody who has ever been on Postcrossing has seen the little mail carriers but now I have a set of my own and they are so cute!!!  Look at all of the German mail they can deliver!

Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure.

P.S.  If you are outside of Europe and find you are desperate for a set of your own, I suggest checking out eBay.  I can't make any promises and I do not endorse the company or any seller, but give it a shot if you are interested. :)

I told you they were cute. :)

Mailboxes, Part 1

So I am back once more, this time with an introduction to my wild and crazy collection of mailboxes.....well, miniature mailboxes, and they are almost all piggy banks (coin banks, money boxes, sparkdose - you get the idea).

The first one is a green coin bank, made by All-American.  Don't ask me who they, if they are still in business or what else they ever made, because so far, I haven't found an information on them.  Supposedly this bank is WWII-era, but I think that is based largely on the color.  Green mailboxes were the thing during that time.

The mailbox stands 8.75 inches tall and is 4.25 inches wide.  As you can see in the bottom image, the door pulls down, this is for depositing bills.  You can see the coin slot on the front for tucking away your loose change.  If you open the bottom, you would see the inside is partitioned in the middle, keeping your bills and change separated.

P.S.  I haven't forgotten about the skirt project.....life happens and schedules change, it's too cold outside right now for a skirt anyhow.  Until next time.....