PETITE SAFED SILVER MEGILLAH CASE AND SCROLL OF ESTHER.

Late 19th century

Elegant octagonal case with alternating panels of openwork and engraved scrollwork design, continuing in upper spire-like element, surmounted by (later?) pineapple finial. Hebrew dedication inscription appears along lower register of case: “A token of love for the Rabbi Uri Palshin from Ezrath HaGalil in Safed.” The narrow L-shaped spindle decorated with geometric patterning. * Fitted with complete manuscript Esther Scroll written on vellum in Ashkenazic script. Length of case: 7.5 inches.

A very high-quality example, utilizing the classic Safed technical style of ceremonial decoration.