This is a rare survivor - it is a little collection box where you would pop in little sixpences to help fund missionaries and their missionary work.
It is probably Scottish in origin - as it is made of a honey-coloured fruitwood - often used in the manufacture of Mauchline boxes in Scotland.
This wee collection or money box is in good condition and it dates to the early 20th Century, probably about the 1930s.
The front of the bank is printed with the following text: Missionary Home Box / To Provide Homes for Missionaries / Whilst on Furlough.
There would have been a little paper label stuck to the bottom of the bank - there is a remnant of the original one still on the base. This label would have given details of which Mission Hall this little collection box would have been placed in.
When it was full of coins and donations - it would have been sent back to the head office of the mission and then opened - there is a little wooden "plug" in the base - that you would break into to open and empty the bank out.
The wee box is generally nice and clean - the wood is nice and shiny - and there are no scratches, splits or chips. The wood is a nice golden colour.
These wee Missionary boxes are rarer survivors and not so many survive. An interesting item if you collect old items relating to church history.
It will be packed in a sturdy box to send to you. This will cost £4.95 in the UK for Recorded Post with the Royal Mail. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.
It will be packed in