Smash-To-Open Money Box by ESDEVE Sarreguemines – , France, 1920s
CHF 110
A rare surviving example of a French smash‑to‑open money box, produced by ESDEVE in the Sarreguemines workshops.
These ceramic banks were designed to be broken once filled, which makes intact pieces exceptionally uncommon today.
Origin: France
Manufacturer: ESDEVE, a Sarreguemines brand
Year / Period: late 1930s - 1950s
Materials: Glazed earthenware / Faïence (majolica technique)
Marks / Signatures: Clearly marked on underside: ESDEVE Sarreguemines France, model number D4 and impressed mark
Condition: Perfect – never smashed. Excellent preserved state with only minor surface wear consistent with age.
Measurements:
Height: approx. 13 cm
Width: approx. 15 cm
