Lot 10
  • 10

A ROMANIAN SILVERED METAL CHARITY CONTAINER FROM A BURIAL SOCIETY

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • silvered metal
half-round compartment with arched-top backplate, tombstone-shaped back with hoop handle, engraved in Hebrew with the name of a Romanian town, lacks base cover, repairs.

Condition

Lead solder around base, as noted re: missing base cover.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The backplate inscribed in Hebrew reads: "Charity saves from Death," and the inscription on the base reads: "Hevra Kadisha, H[oly] C[ongregation] Gurahont, Iosas (Romania)."