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Auction 8 · Lot 110

BRASS CHARITY BOX Hungary, early 20th century.

Estimate
$1,000–$1,500
Hammer price
$950

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

Description

Tankard form round container with squared handle at back, hinged lid with broad-rimmed coin slot at top and hinged hasp at front; loop at front of container. Overall engraved foliate pattern. Paper label, across lower section, is inscribed in Hungarian with name “Benö Szörenyi” and in Hebrew “Charity, Holy Society; Women’s Society.” H: 175mm. Worn.
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