Money Box in Book Form – Oslo Sparebank ca. 1920–30, Blue

Antique money box designed as a book from Oslo Sparebank, manufactured by Bankers Utilities Co. in San Francisco. Made of embossed metal with a green-lacquered surface and simple, classic decoration.

The front depicts a bank building in relief with the text «Spar mens du har» and «Oslo Sparebank». The back features a more subdued design without text, with framed ornamentation giving it a clean, elegant look.

This type of money box was used as a promotional item by banks during the interwar period, often given to customers to encourage saving. Today, they are popular collectibles with both historical and decorative value.

Specifications:
- Material: Metal
- Manufacturer: Bankers Utilities Co., San Francisco
- Type: Money box / promotional item
- Dating: ca. 1920–30
- Measurements: approx. 13.2 cm height, 9.1 cm width, 2.6 cm depth
- Condition: Used, with age-related wear
- Markings: «Oslo Sparebank», «Spar mens du har»