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Auction 17 · Lot 529
Rectangular box on four paw feet, fluted along base of concave box, lid with embossed trim at lip. Three-dimensional fruits and foliage applique to top. Keyhole at front; lock inside. Marked on top lip corner (Tardy, 328) H: 105mm.
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
SILVER ETHROG CONTAINER
Cracow, 1847
summary
Many Ethrog containers of this type were originally designed as sugar boxes; however, the presence of the fruits on the lid indicate that this example was especially made for ritual use.