The base, in the form of a large leaf, rests on three legs. The container is in the form of a fruit, with textured surface, leaf handle and finial on hinged lid. Marked on lid, body and leaf. H: 120mm.
AUCTION 9 |
Tuesday, March 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 4
ELABORATE GILT SILVER ETHROG CONTAINER.
Vienna, late 19th century.
The base, in the form of a large leaf, rests on three legs. The container is in the form of a fruit, with textured surface, leaf handle and finial on hinged lid. Marked on lid, body and leaf. H: 120mm.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
PRICE REALIZED $2,700
For a similar container, albeit less ornate, see R.D. Barnett, Jewish Museum (London) Catalogue (1974), No. 215, Pl. LXXVI, p. 45