Ring with profile portrait of Theodor Herzl within blue and white enamel band; date flanks enamel band. Marked on interior (Tardy, p. 322) Diam: 20mm.
AUCTION 17 |
Tuesday, November 12th,
2002 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners
Lot 614
ZIONIST SILVER AND ENAMEL RING
Holland, 1920
Ring with profile portrait of Theodor Herzl within blue and white enamel band; date flanks enamel band. Marked on interior (Tardy, p. 322) Diam: 20mm.
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $550
Hebrew inscription: "In commemoration of the Balfour Declaration; 6 Iyar 5680 (April 24, 1920.)”
The declaration "...in favour of the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.” made by the British Government on November 2nd, 1917 was approved on April 24, 1920 at the Allies’ conference at San Remo