A cast iron money box in the form of Paul Kruger wearing a top hat, inscribed Transvaal Money Box, circa 1950

Books Session 1 - Travel Exploration and Natural History

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  • A cast iron money box in the form of Paul Kruger wearing a top hat, inscribed Transvaal Money Box, circa 1950
  • A cast iron money box in the form of Paul Kruger wearing a top hat, inscribed Transvaal Money Box, circa 1950


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ZAR 200 - 250
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ZAR 844

About this Item

A cast iron money box in the form of Paul Kruger wearing a top hat, inscribed Transvaal Money Box, circa 1950
These money boxes were made in England during the Anglo Boer War and were found in pubs to raise money for the Boer cause. This is a later copy.
16cm high


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