Book-shaped, institutional building featured on one side with the expression “Torah study is equivalent to all.” Text in Hebrew and Russian. At top, coin-slot and chain, padlock on side. 4 x 6.5 inches.
AUCTION 79 |
Thursday, November 15th,
2018 at 1:00 PM
The Valmadonna Trust Library: Further Selections from the Historic Collection. * Hebrew Printing in America. * Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 261
RUSSIAN TIN CHARITY BOX
Book-shaped, institutional building featured on one side with the expression “Torah study is equivalent to all.” Text in Hebrew and Russian. At top, coin-slot and chain, padlock on side. 4 x 6.5 inches.
St. Petersburg, early 20th-century
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,500