Bidspirit auction | A Trio of Novelty Money

A Trio of Novelty Money Boxes Including British Pillar Box and Malta Telephone Kiosk - This lot comprises three novelty money boxes of varying designs and materials. The first is a glazed ceramic money box modelled after a traditional British Royal Mail pillar box, finished in a bright red glaze with a domed top and a horizontal coin slot to the front. It is decorated with a yellow rectangular plaque and the royal cypher E.R for Queen Elizabeth II in black. The second is a red-painted metal or resin money box in the form of a British-style K6 telephone kiosk. It features a domed roof with a coin slot and detailed window panels. The signage above the door reads TELEPHONE, and the base is printed with the text MALTA & GOZO, indicating it as a souvenir item from the Maltese islands. The third item is a stylized ceramic owl money box with a metallic silver and gold lustre finish to the head and wings, and an iridescent pearlescent pink glaze to the body. The eyes are inset with faceted clear stones, and a coin slot is located at the top of the head. These items reflect British cultural icons and the souvenir trade. No factory or makers marks are visible to the exterior.