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Auction 17 · Lot 599
SILVER CHARITY BOX American, 19th century
- Estimate
- $3,000–$5,000
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Mug form, beaded rows at base and top of cup and on lid; lid has raised coin slot and interior rings. Cup has squared handle; engraved decorative bands near edges, medallion at front with Hebrew inscription, flanked by flowers. marked on base. H: 100mm. Some wear
summary
The Hebrew inscription identifies this as a collection box for the "Holy Society of the Holy Congregation Etz Chaim Ladies' Fund." The consignor relates that this Charity box originated in Philadelphia.