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ITZHAK LUVATON SILVER AND ROSEWOOD CHARITY BOX.

Auction 61 · Lot 426

ITZHAK LUVATON SILVER AND ROSEWOOD CHARITY BOX.

Estimate
$2,000–$2,500
Hammer price
Not recorded

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

Description

Large, fortress-like charity box features silver arched plaques along four sides, each bearing Hebrew engraved verse relating to the giving of charity. “Charity saves one from death; Repentance, prayer, charity; A gift in secret will appease wrath; and He performed judgment and charity.” A fifth verse appears along silver belvedere at top: “Increasing charity increases peace;” square lid bears silver plate with Hebrew word “Tzedakah” and coin slot. Silver scroll and floral ornamentation and trim throughout; columns and bases at the four corners. The whole supported by four silver lions. ACCOMPANIED BY: Rosewood pedestal on four silver legs. 9.25 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches.
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