Overall engraved with foliate and pattern and cross-hatching. Caps formed by slightly bombe petals. Coronet finial. Banded handle. Bone knob attached to silver scroll pull. No marks found. H: 15 3/4” Full manuscript scroll on vellum within.
AUCTION 35 |
Tuesday, November 21st,
2006 at 1:00
Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 303
SCROLL OF ESTHER IN SILVER CASE.
Overall engraved with foliate and pattern and cross-hatching. Caps formed by slightly bombe petals. Coronet finial. Banded handle. Bone knob attached to silver scroll pull. No marks found. H: 15 3/4”
Full manuscript scroll on vellum within.
Possibly Turkey, 19th century
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,000