Auction 17 Books, Kodesh books, Hassidic books, Rabbinical letters, Manuscripts, Judaika objects and more
Feb 7, 2018 (your local time)
Israel
 King George 43, Jerusalem
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LOT 040:

Megillat Esther in a handsome silver housing, Europe, beginning of the 20th century.

Sold for: $3,000
Start price:
$ 1,000
Auction house commission: 20%
VAT: 17% On commission only

Megillat Esther in a handsome silver housing, Europe, beginning of the 20th century.
The silver housing is decorated with engraving, embossing, and hammer work. The base is decorated with plants and floral images. The case has decorations of scenes from the megillah: Achashverosh stretching his golden staff out to Esther, Esther’s party, Haman taking Mordechai on a horse. Very handsome handle. Diameter of the base: 20cm. The body: 10cm. Height: 63.5cm. Weight including the megillah: 2.136kg. Good condition.