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A Silver-Plated Rocking Horse Money Box

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Description

A silver-plated money box modelled as a rocking horse in a prancing pose, manufactured in Hong Kong. The item is constructed from cast zinc alloy with an electro-plated finish. The figure features a detailed saddle and mane, with a coin slot positioned along the horse’s back. The curved rocker base is decorated with a stippled ground and embossed floral motifs, finished with a geometric border. The underside features a circular, removable screw-cap base plate. The cap is embossed with the marks EP, a logo consisting of the letters MH within an oval cartouche, HONG KONG, and ZINC ALLOY. This type of item is frequently marketed as a christening or children’s gift.