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Auction 11 · Lot 306
TIN CHARITY BOX. Germany, early 20th century.
- Estimate
- $1,200–$1,800
- Hammer price
- $1,200
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
“Blue-Box.” In form of book, turquoise cover with gilt painted decoration on front featuring trees in bloom above and beneath raised medallion inscribed “Jewish National Fund” in Hebrew and Dutch; at corners, Star of David within circle and square. Spine bears similar decoration, and the raised letters “O.U. 1724.” Coin slot at top; at base, hinged locked door. H: 150mm. Worn.
summary
S. Ladany, Catalogue of JNF Blue-Boxes, no. Vav-3 (forthcoming)