Cylindrical case with tapered handle and cut out crown with pendant bell forming top; the whole machine-tooled with basket-weave decoration as well as foliate and shield engraving. Silver thumbpiece. Case marked at center and on pull. H: 355mm.
AUCTION 13 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2001 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 1
SCROLL OF ESTHER IN SILVER CASE.
SCROLL: Hamelech scroll, Aschkenazi script.
CASE: Austro-Hungary, 1866-1922.
Cylindrical case with tapered handle and cut out crown with pendant bell forming top; the whole machine-tooled with basket-weave decoration as well as foliate and shield engraving. Silver thumbpiece. Case marked at center and on pull. H: 355mm.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
PRICE REALIZED $1,500