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Three Indian small savings safes
Three Indian small savings safes
India and Pakistan, Early 20th century
Lot consisting of three mould oilcloth-bound booklets featuring dry-embossed prints of two period palaces and a distinctive cartouche of the banking institution. Originally given to new clients as a sign-up bonus for the bank, these three unusual booklets conceal a small secret compartment functioning as a money box, complete with a key.
H cm 12