Rectangular body fitted with lock, interior lined in wood, hinged lid with gilt interior. Set on four supports with sheep-head elements. Marked “EB.”. 170x275 mm. H: 145 mm
AUCTION 5 |
Tuesday, June 23rd,
1998 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 353
LARGE ENGLISH SILVER CHEST.
Rectangular body fitted with lock, interior lined in wood, hinged lid with gilt interior. Set on four supports with sheep-head elements. Marked “EB.”. 170x275 mm. H: 145 mm
Circa 1880
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
The consignor used this chest as an Ethrog container for many years. Indeed, the pefume emanating from the interior is readily redolent of this