Inkwell belonging to Hyman Gratz. Tan-jade Chinese inkwell, carved with nautical scene surrounded by three quill-pen holders. Inscription below: “H.H. Gratz, 1841”
AUCTION 33 |
Tuesday, June 20th,
2006 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Including Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Autograph Letters
Lot 166
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)
Inkwell belonging to Hyman Gratz. Tan-jade Chinese inkwell, carved with nautical scene surrounded by three quill-pen holders. Inscription below: “H.H. Gratz, 1841”
Est: $600 - $900
Hyman Gratz (1776-1857), was born in Lancaster, Penn, son of Michael and Miriam Gratz and brother of Rebecca. Common to so many Jews of his generation, he never married