Description
This silverplated elephant money box gives a baby's first coins a bright, polished home. The elephant sits with its trunk curled up at the tip, two large rounded ears swept forward and a small dot of an eye, all in smooth, mirror-bright silver. Its body is a metal alloy finished in real silver plate, so it has the look of a proper keepsake rather than a novelty. A slot along the top takes the coins. At 10.8cm tall, 6.1cm wide and 10.4cm deep, it is a compact piece that fits on a nursery shelf or a chest of drawers.
We see it as a christening gift or a present to mark a birth, something for a godparent or grandparent to give that will be kept long after the first year. It suits babies and little ones up to three years old as a piece for their room, set out of reach on a shelf, windowsill or dresser where its polished curves catch the light. As the years go by it becomes a place to keep pocket money, coins from visiting relatives and the odd tooth fairy visit. It is a keepsake and an ornament, never a toy, so it belongs on display rather than in the toy box.
The finish is smooth all over, with no pattern or printed words, so the shape and the shine do the work. Silver plate looks its best with gentle care: dust it with a soft dry cloth, wipe away fingermarks with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away, and keep it clear of abrasive cleaners and harsh polishes that could wear the plate. A soft silver cloth brings back the shine if it dulls. For gifting, pair it with a card noting the baby's name and date of birth, then add the first coin yourself so the saving starts on the day it is opened.
Specification
| Material |
Metal Alloy |
| Colour |
Silver |
| Finish |
Real Silverplated |
| Height |
10.8cm |
| Width |
6.1cm |
| Depth |
10.4cm |
| Weight |
0.27kg |
| Occasion |
Birth, Christening |
Frequently Asked
How big is the elephant money box?
It stands 10.8cm tall and measures 6.1cm wide and 10.4cm deep. That is small enough to sit comfortably on a nursery shelf or a chest of drawers.
What is the money box made from?
The body is a metal alloy finished in real silver plate. This gives it a smooth, polished, mirror-bright silver surface all over.
How do I clean a silverplated money box?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe away fingermarks with a barely damp cloth, drying it straight away. Avoid abrasive cleaners, which can wear silver plate over time.
Is it a good christening gift?
Yes, we think it makes a thoughtful christening gift or a present to mark a birth. It becomes a keepsake that families hold on to for years.
Can a baby play with it?
No. It is a keepsake for display rather than a toy. We suggest setting it on a shelf in the nursery, well out of a little one's reach.
How do the coins go in?
Coins drop in through the slot along the top of the elephant. It is ready to start saving from the day it is given.