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

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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