Of house-form in the Gothic style. Coin-slot set at top of shingled roof, side hinged door applied with Hebrew letters “Charity Saves from Death” (Proverbs 10:2). 9.5 x 8 x 5 inches.
AUCTION 59 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art
Lot 92
HEAVY ALSATIAN BRASS CHARITY BOX.
Of house-form in the Gothic style. Coin-slot set at top of shingled roof, side hinged door applied with Hebrew letters “Charity Saves from Death” (Proverbs 10:2). 9.5 x 8 x 5 inches.
19th century
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
For another charity box from Alsace, see Sotheby’s, The Michael & Judy Steinhardt Judaica Collection, April 29th, 2013, Lot 244. See also Israel Museum Catalogue, The Jews of Alsace (1991) pp. 14 and 54.