UNUSUAL PEWTER CHARITY PLATE. Germany or Holland, 1744.
AUCTION 13 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2001 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 54
UNUSUAL PEWTER CHARITY PLATE.
Germany or Holland, 1744.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Although the citation on the plate refers to the Day of Atonement, this object may well have been used to collect for the needy before each of the festivals cited. The design of this plate is reminiscent of German pewter Seder plates.