Auction 84 · Lot 173
Box mounted on a rectangular plaque with rounded corners and raised rim.
- Estimate
- $200–$300
- Hammer price
- $300
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
PEWTER CHARITY BOX.
Publication
Budapest, early 20th century
summary
Embossed with the Hebrew words “Acts of Kindness,” above, an applique brass plaque is engraved with a depiction of the Budapest Synagogue, marked “Budapest Orthodox Society for Good Works”, and inscribed, in Hungarian, “ We Donate for Good Deeds and for Charity.” On back, hinged easel mount and flat plate with hole for hanging at top. H: 8 inches.