Box mounted on a rectangular plaque with rounded corners and raised rim.
AUCTION 84 |
Tuesday, August 20th,
2019 at 1:00pm
"K2" Online Sale of Judaica: Printed Books, Posters and Ceremonial Objects Including large sections devoted to: American-Judaica, Cook-Books, Holy Land and Minhagim Books
Lot 173
PEWTER CHARITY BOX.
Box mounted on a rectangular plaque with rounded corners and raised rim.
Budapest, early 20th century
Est: $200 - $300
PRICE REALIZED $300
Embossed with the Hebrew words “Acts of Kindness,” above, an applique brass plaque is engraved with a depiction of the Budapest Synagogue, marked “Budapest Orthodox Society for Good Works”, and inscribed, in Hungarian, “ We Donate for Good Deeds and for Charity.” On back, hinged easel mount and flat plate with hole for hanging at top. H: 8 inches.