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Auction 7 · Lot 157
SILVER CHARITY BOX Russia, 1870.
- Estimate
- $800–$1,000
- Hammer price
- $1,300
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
A filigree square box, on square ring base, tapering to narrow top; lid with coin-slot and hasp which closes over ring on box. Front and two sides ornamented with filigree trefoil; back has oriform filigree handle.
The Hebrew word for charity was appliqued on the front at a later date. Datemark and silvermark inside top. H: 780mm