ABC Animal Block Cube Silverplated Metal Money Box - Silver

This silver-plated money box takes the form of a classic alphabet block, a neat cube of metal alloy finished in real silver plate. Its sides are worked in relief against a finely textured ground, so the polished letters and animals catch the light. One face carries a large letter C and the next a letter D, each framed by a little menagerie of farmyard and wild animals, from a camel and a cow to a duck and a deer. On top, raised coins sit around the coin slot, a gentle nod to what the box is for. It measures 8cm high, 8cm wide and 8cm deep, a compact size that fits a narrow shelf with ease.

We think it makes a thoughtful christening gift, the kind of present that is kept long after the day itself. It suits a baby or toddler up to three years old as a keepsake for their room, set on a bookshelf, a chest of drawers or a windowsill where the silver can shine. Parents and grandparents can drop in coins from the christening day and from family visits, so the box fills slowly as the years go by. As a keepsake rather than a plaything, it is best placed out of little hands' reach and enjoyed as part of the room.

The box is made from a metal alloy with a real silver-plated finish, and its flat base lets it stand steadily on any level surface with no fixings needed. The embossing gives each decorated side texture and depth, so it looks good from more than one angle. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, which can wear through plating over time. Wrap it in tissue with a first coin already tucked inside, and it becomes a present with a little story to start it off.

How big is this money box?

It is a neat cube measuring 8cm high, 8cm wide and 8cm deep, small enough for a narrow shelf or windowsill in a baby's room.

What is the money box made of?

It is made from a metal alloy with a real silver-plated finish, embossed with letters and animals against a finely textured ground.

Which letters and animals are on it?

Its decorated faces include a large letter C and a letter D, each surrounded by embossed animals such as a camel, a cow, a duck and a deer.

Is it a good christening gift?

Yes, we think it makes a thoughtful christening gift for a baby or toddler up to three years old, to keep and fill over the years.

How should I care for the silver plating?

Dust it regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners or scourers, which can wear through a plated finish over time.

Does the money box need fixing to a wall or shelf?

No, its flat base lets it stand steadily on any level surface, such as a bookshelf, chest of drawers or windowsill, with no fixings needed.