Tankard-shaped, with hinged lid and raised coin slot atop. Chased with shell-ornament hasp lock, bearing large Hebrew applique: “Charity.” Marked. Height: 6.5 inches; Diameter excluding handle: 3 inches.
AUCTION 68 |
Thursday, April 07th,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 21
PETITE CONTINENTAL PEWTER CHARITY CONTAINER.
Tankard-shaped, with hinged lid and raised coin slot atop. Chased with shell-ornament hasp lock, bearing large Hebrew applique: “Charity.” Marked. Height: 6.5 inches; Diameter excluding handle: 3 inches.
Late 18th century
Est: $3,000 - $5,000