Judaica

Lot 20780:

2 קופסאות כסף לטבק עם עבודת "צפת", מחצית המאה ה-19

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

Buyer's premium: 20%

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Description: Polish
silver boxes from the early 19th century with “Safed” work
from the mid-19th century. Both depict the Wailing Wall on the cover
and the Cave of Machpelah on the underside. Both marked 12 for silver quality.

 

The larger box height – 2
cm, length – 6 cm, depth – 3.6 cm

 

Condition: Dents and wear
to both boxes.

 

Provenance: Estate of
Prof. Victor Deutsch