(Scroll of Esther, in Brass case). Miniature cylindrical brass case topped by turned handle, containing complete Scroll. Black ink on vellum (with corrections)

AUCTION 14 | Tuesday, November 13th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din

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Lot 371

MEGILATH ESTHER

(Scroll of Esther, in Brass case). Miniature cylindrical brass case topped by turned handle, containing complete Scroll. Black ink on vellum (with corrections)

Aschkenazi square Hebrew script on vellum, arranged in 43 columns of ten lines and an average of no more than 6-8 words per line Initial panel lightly stained with marginal wear. Length: 61.5” Width: 1”

Dutch?: 18th century

Est: $6,000 - $7,000

A delightful, most petite Esther Scroll. Quite possibly the very smallest Megilah fashioned