With paper labels printed in Yiddish and Flemish: “H.I.S.O. Help for Jewish War Victims - Hulp aan Joodse Slachtoffers van der Oorlog.” With coin-slot, sliding base and suspension ring (few tears). Height: 4.5 inches.
AUCTION 70 |
Thursday, September 22nd,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autographed Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 79
BELGIAN TIN CHARITY BOX.
With paper labels printed in Yiddish and Flemish: “H.I.S.O. Help for Jewish War Victims - Hulp aan Joodse Slachtoffers van der Oorlog.” With coin-slot, sliding base and suspension ring (few tears). Height: 4.5 inches.
Antwerp, 1944
Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $850
HISO was a Belgian-Jewish organization providing immediate aid to those handful of Jewish survivors returning home from concentration camps and those emerging form hiding.