Antique Brass Paul Kruger “Transvaal Money Box” – Made in England Boer War Era Cast Metal Novelty Coin Bank c.1900 tie pin The bearded Fukurokuju has an

The bearded Fukurokuju has an unusually high forehead

This cutter is used for betel palm

Fully working watch  - no case or instructions - second hand in excellent condition

This image housed in an old fashioned card mount likely sat in ErIc office - it is of Eric with two mem abroad in what looks like the 60's/ early 70's  from their dress and they look to be a part of  a film crew or similar judging from their identical badges

Antique Brass Paul Kruger “Transvaal Money Box” – Made in England Boer War Era Cast Metal Novelty Coin Bank c.1900 tie pin The bearded Fukurokuju has anA rare antique cast brass Transvaal Money Box, made in England circa 1900, modelled as a caricature of President Paul Kruger of the South African Republic. The figure wears a top hat engraved TRAN. VAAL MONEY BOX and a buttoned frock coat. Coins slot through the hat, and the base unscrews to release savings. Produced as a Boer War satirical novelty, these coin banks reflected British political humour of the era and were sold as patriotic souvenirs.