Money box still bank c. 1860

This anonymous "Money box still bank," dating back to 1860, is a small wooden box with a metal slot for inserting coins. The metal is riveted to the wooden surface of the box, and the piece also features a small keyhole with a metal surround. This functional piece of furniture highlights the artistic use of wood and metal, making it an interesting example of early 19th-century American decorative art. The box is currently held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.