Silverplate Metal Pram Money Box with Moving Wheels - Silver

This silver plated pram money box captures a traditional carriage pram in miniature, from its ribbed hood to its four spoked wheels, which really turn. It is made from a metal alloy finished in real silver plate, polished bright across the body and hood, with a softly textured seat beneath the canopy. Nursery motifs are drawn in fine outline along the body: a teddy bear with a bow, a little rabbit and a baby's bottle. A slot in the top of the hood takes coins. It stands 10.2cm high, 14.2cm wide and 6.7cm deep, a neat size for a shelf.

We think of it first as a christening gift, something to mark the day that a little one can keep long after the celebrations are over. It suits a baby or toddler up to three years old and sits happily on a nursery shelf, a chest of drawers or a windowsill, where the polished silver catches the light. It is a keepsake to admire, so place it where small hands can see it but not reach it. It is the sort of present a godparent or grandparent might choose, and in years to come it makes a lovely thing to hand back, perhaps with a few coins still inside.

The silver finish runs from the push handle to the hubs of the wheels, and the hood is shaped in ribbed sections that echo a full-size pram. The fine texture of the seat sets off the mirror-bright sides, and the dark outlines keep the motifs clear from across the room. To care for it, dust with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners; a gentle silver cloth brings back the shine if the finish dulls with time. For a christening present, tuck a first coin into the slot before wrapping, so the savings start the day it is unwrapped.

How big is the pram money box?

It stands 10.2cm high, 14.2cm wide and 6.7cm deep, so it sits comfortably on a nursery shelf, a chest of drawers or a windowsill.

What is the money box made from?

It is a metal alloy finished in real silver plate, polished bright on the body and hood, with a softly textured seat beneath the canopy.

Do the wheels on the pram move?

Yes, the spoked wheels turn, just like those on a full-size carriage pram, which adds to the charm of this little keepsake.

Is this a good christening gift?

We think it makes a thoughtful christening gift for a baby or toddler up to three years old, and a keepsake they can hold on to for years to come.

Where do the coins go in?

Coins drop through a slot cut into the top of the ribbed hood, so little savings can be added one coin at a time over the years.

How should I look after the silver plate?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners; a gentle silver cloth brings back the shine if the silver plate dulls over time.