Chest still bank c. 1850

This ceramic "Chest still bank" is a small-scale, three-dimensional representation of a chest of drawers. Created in the mid-19th century, it is a charming and functional piece of folk art that would have been a popular choice for children or adults as a money box. The bank is made of brown glazed ceramic, and it is decorated with realistic details that mimic the drawers and handles of a real chest of drawers. The small size and simple design of the bank suggest that it was intended for a domestic setting, likely as a playful or decorative object, and it remains a unique and interesting artifact of its time.