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A Rare Dutch Brass Tobacco Box with Hebrew Inscriptions and Judaic Scenes, 18th century
Estimate
16,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Brass
- length 6 3/4 in.
- 17cm
the top engraved with Jacob's Dream, Sharvuot Passover flanked by Moses and Aaron, the front with procession of worshippers carrying the lulav and etrog, the bases with scenes of Rosh Hashana, Levites and Sukkot, and relevant Hebrew inscriptions
Provenance
Earls Spencer collection, Althorp, sold
Christie's, London, The Althorp Attic, 7-8 July, 2010.
Christie's, London, The Althorp Attic, 7-8 July, 2010.
Condition
reinforced with lead solder inside cover above hinge, and also one split there, otherwise good, unusual iconography and important British aristocratic provenance.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This may be the Dutch box brought to Althrop in 1911 by Charles, 6th Earl Spencer (d. 1922) and mentioned by Albert, 7th Earl Spencer in his Catalogue of Snuff Boxes at Althorp, 1937, no. 79.