Auction 64 · Lot 335
BEZALEL DECORATED BRASS ARTILLERY SHELL-CASE VASE.
- Estimate
- $800–$1,200
- Hammer price
- $1,000
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Cylinder featuring central plaque depicting profile portrait of Theodor Herzl, framed by Star-of-David set within acid-etched, foliate cartouche with Hebrew words: “Bezalel Jerusalem.” Two registers of additional acid-etched organic patterning feature the fruits of Eretz Israel including: grapes, pomegranates, figs and dates. Marked on base: “Patronenfabrik, Dusseldorf, 1912” and (partial) Bezalel stamp. Height: 11 inches.