Lot 6
  • 6

Patinated brass charity box, probably Ukraine, late 19th Century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • Pewter
  • height 8 1/4 in.
  • 21 cm.
semi-circular with applied plaque inscribed in Hebrew 'Fund for Torah', below a crown supported by griffins with further animals below, the top mounted probably later with a hand, the back with an angular handle. 

Condition

As noted re hand, back of cover separating, repairs at hinges, a mount detached from inside cover.
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