money pots make marvelous gifts

If you’re ever in a quandary of what to buy someone who has everything…  search no further – a money pot is your answer!

Here are just a few reasons why they make the perfect gift…

–         they’re handmade in Italy and hand painted in London (anything European is cool by default)

–         they have been traditionally used in Italy for over 2000 years and their design has remained unchanged. The British Museum houses examples of these ancient money pots (hip history)

–         once the first coin is dropped the money pot must be fed until full upon which time it must be smashed while making a wish. It is customary to replace the pot and spend the money on ‘good things’, they bring good fortune (timeless tradition)

–         since there are a variety of colors and designs to choose from, you can give money pots to celebrate a new baby, anniversary, retirement, wedding, graduation, birthday, house warming, engagement … the possibilities are endless!

 

       We offer the blue-purple wash , black dot and white-silver dot online and other varieties at our stores.   If the pots are filled with a good mix of quarters, dimes and nickels they hold up to $500.  I love the idea of slipping some cash into one before giving it as a gift… what a nice surprise!

Money pots are sometimes used to house a candle or a plant once smashed. The best way to break your money pot is to get a chisel or the back of a hammer and place it inside the money slot – slowly lever the top and you should be able to pop the top off – you can now use the money pots to house a plant, sweets or pens.