Silverplated Sitting Teddy Bear with Book Money Box - Silver

This silver plated teddy bear money box gives a new arrival somewhere to keep their very first coins, and a keepsake to hold on to long after the savings have grown. The bear sits with his legs stretched out in front and an open book resting across his lap, as if settling in for a bedtime story. His head and ears are worked with a soft fur texture, a ribbed collar sits at his neck, and a fine stippled pattern runs over his tummy behind the book, so the bright silver plate catches the light from every angle. A coin slot sits in the back of his head, out of sight from the front, and he stands 13.1cm tall, a neat size for a shelf or dresser.

It makes a thoughtful christening gift, and a lovely one to bring to a baby shower or to new parents when you first visit. We think it suits a little one from birth to three years, set on a nursery shelf, a chest of drawers or a windowsill where grandparents can drop in a coin on each visit. It is a keepsake for their room rather than a toy, so it is best kept up high and out of small hands. Because the bear needs no wall and stands on his own broad base, he sits happily alongside books, photographs and other christening keepsakes.

The bear is made of metal with a bright silver plated finish, smooth and mirror bright on his feet and face, with the textured fur standing out against it. To keep the shine, dust him with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, which can wear through a plated surface. For gifting, he needs little more than tissue paper and a ribbon, and a handwritten card tucked beside him turns a first money box into the start of a family story.

How tall is the teddy bear money box?

The bear stands 13.1cm tall, a compact size that sits comfortably on a nursery shelf, a chest of drawers or a windowsill.

What is the teddy bear money box made of?

It is made of metal with a bright silver plated finish, with a soft fur texture worked into the head and ears for contrast.

Where do the coins go in?

There is a coin slot in the back of the bear's head, so coins drop in neatly while the front of the bear stays clean and uncluttered.

Is this a good christening gift?

Yes, we think it makes a thoughtful christening gift, and it suits a baby shower or a first visit to new parents just as well.

Who is this money box suited to?

We think it suits a little one from birth to three years, and it makes a lovely keepsake for a nursery shelf or a chest of drawers.

How do I keep the silver plate shiny?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, which can wear through a plated surface, and it will keep its bright shine.