On four knob feet, bombe rectangular box with pitched lid, crenellated edge and flared coin slot at top. Hasp and loop closure at front. Unmarked. H: 120mm. Previous repairs.
AUCTION 11 |
Tuesday, November 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din
Lot 308
BRASS CHARITY BOX
Holland, 19th century.
On four knob feet, bombe rectangular box with pitched lid, crenellated edge and flared coin slot at top. Hasp and loop closure at front. Unmarked. H: 120mm. Previous repairs.
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $500
Boxes such as these were originally designed as sugar containers,to be kept under lock and key. However, in this instance, the coin slot is original; most likely the craftsman modified a popular style to accomodate a special order.