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Auction 7 · Lot 36
TWO SCROLLS OF ESTHER A: Handle and finial silver, Germany, after 1888. * B: Handle and finial ivory, origin uncertain, 20th century
- Estimate
- $600–$800
- Hammer price
- $600
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
A: The handle of the metal shaft is is engraved; a cast figure of a helmetted soldier with shield, raising a cup of wine, tops the upper section. Marked at base of upper section. Scroll H: 255mm, overall 440mm. Scroll in poor condition; leather winding strap stapled. Finial previously repaired.
B: Carved ivory finial and handle; Hamelech scroll. Scroll H: 140mm, overall 306mm. Leather winding strap added to scroll. Top repaired.
summary
The figure topping the stave of Scroll A is probably an allusion to the triumphant Jews’ celebration.