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Auction 13 · Lot 61
BRONZE BOX FOR MEMORIAL LIGHT. Germany, ca. 1920.
- Estimate
- $400–$600
- Hammer price
- $350
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Trapezoid box with door; pitched roof with gable; door with cast with Hebrew memorial inscription and Star of David at top; front of box topped with cast cut out ornament. The door is cut out, in the form of the Decalogue, and filled with glass. Knob and bolt closure. H: 190mm. Glass cracked. Remains of burnt candles visible on interior.
summary
On the anniversary of a family member's death, candles are burnt at home or at graveside; such a box was probably used outdoors. Its survival is uncommon.