Lot 366
  • 366

Three Hungarian tin charity boxes

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • tin
  • heights 4 1/4 in. to 5 1/4 in.
  • 10.8 cm to 13.4 cm
two rectangular, one printed on blue ground with building and Hevra Kadisha inscription; another printed on green ground Adakozzunk; the third semi-circular with applied panel.  Together with a rectangular example of unpainted tin with hand-written Hebrew inscription, with liner, probably Romanian.  4 pieces.

Condition

First: dents, labels pasted on, lacks gliding base. Second: some paint loss and dust. Third: good condition. Fourth: fading of letters, otherwise good condition.
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 fourth box is inscribed in Hebrew: "We provide for poor children to allow them to study the Torah."