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Vintage Belgian Alms Box for Missionary’s in the Congo

About the Item

This is an unusual, vintage 1950s Mission alms/money-box, which where placed in the shops in Belgium to raise money for the missionaries in the Belgian Congo. If one threw a coin into the money box the head was moving back and forth.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950’s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition, a few minor scattered paint losses requisite with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6628238640962
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