Description
This whale money box is cut from MDF and painted a soft blue with a gentle vintage finish, so a little of the grain shows through the colour. The whale has a raised fin on its side, a curling tail, a small smiling face and a scatter of tiny hearts beside its eye, with pale wavy lines across its belly. A coin slot sits along the top of its back, and a round stopper set into the reverse lets the savings come out when the time comes. It measures 19.8cm long, 11.5cm tall and 5.4cm deep, a neat size that rests happily on a shelf without taking it over.
We think it suits a nursery or a child's bedroom, standing on a shelf, a chest of drawers or a windowsill where pocket money and spare change can go straight in. It makes a thoughtful gift for a baby or toddler, and it carries on through the school years for children up to twelve, a cheerful start to saving for something special. The calm blue sits well with a seaside or ocean theme, and just as easily with grey, white and natural wood in a simple room. Because it stands on its own, it needs no wall fixing and can move from room to room as they grow.
The fin is raised from the body, which gives the whale a little depth and a pleasing outline on the shelf. MDF and paint are best kept dry, so dust it with a soft dry cloth and, when needed, wipe it gently with a barely damp cloth before drying it straight away. It is a decorative keepsake for a child's room rather than a toy, so its place is on a shelf, not in the toy box. For a gift, tuck a first coin through the slot and add a card, so it arrives ready to start saving.
Specification
| Material |
MDF |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Finish |
Vintage |
| Height |
11.5cm |
| Width |
19.8cm |
| Depth |
5.4cm |
| Weight |
0.25kg |
| Design |
Whale |
Frequently Asked
How big is the whale money box?
It measures 19.8cm long, 11.5cm tall and 5.4cm deep. That is a compact size for a nursery shelf, a bedside table or a windowsill.
What is the money box made from?
It is made from MDF and painted soft blue with a gentle vintage finish that lets a hint of the grain show through the colour.
How do you get the coins out?
A round stopper is set into the back of the whale. Take it out to empty the savings, then fit it back in place for the next round of saving.
Who would the whale money box suit as a gift?
It makes a thoughtful gift for a baby or toddler and suits children up to twelve, as a keepsake for their room rather than a toy.
How should I look after it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth. When needed, wipe it gently with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away to protect the painted MDF.
Does it need to be fixed to a wall?
No, it stands on its own on any flat surface, so it needs no fixings and moves easily between a nursery, a bedroom and a playroom shelf.