Auction 59 · Lot 80
AUSTRIAN SILVER MEGILLAH-CASE.
- Estimate
- $8,000–$10,000
- Hammer price
- $8,500
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
Graz, c. 1780
Description
Of upright form on domed base with revolving handle set below, densely chased throughout with naturalistic flowers and swirling foliage and other rocaille ornamentation, the thumb-piece decorated en suite to the body. Marked. Fitted with complete manuscript Esther Scroll written on vellum. Height of case: 8 inches.