Tankard-shaped, with hinged lid and raised coin slot atop. Central plaque bearing Hebrew inscription: “Charity: The Synagogue Agudath Achim U’Gemeluth Hasodim Nusach Ha-Ari. Old Castle Street.” Height: 8.5 inches; Diameter excluding handle: 5.5 inches.

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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ENGLISH TIN, BRASS, AND COPPER CHARITY CONTAINER.

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19th century

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The Old Castle Street Synagogue was founded prior to 1870 in London’s East End. In 1911 it was recorded as having a membership of 50 congregants. One of the more renowned rabbis in its history was Mordechai Zev’e Gutnick (1898-1932). Provenance: Sotheby’s, The Michael & Judy Steinhardt Judaica Collection, April 29th, 2013, Lot 262.

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Tankard-shaped, with hinged lid and raised coin slot atop. Central plaque bearing Hebrew inscription: “Charity: The Synagogue Agudath Achim U’Gemeluth Hasodim Nusach Ha-Ari. Old Castle Street.” Height: 8.5 inches; Diameter excluding handle: 5.5 inches.

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