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Lot 357

Small Silver Esther Scroll Case – Palestine, Early 20th Century

Small silver filigree Esther Scroll case. [Presumably produced at Bezalel, Palestine, early 20th century].
Silver, filigree; granulation.
Case with fine filigree designs; topped by a dome, surrounded by an open crown. On top of the dome, a spherical knob flanked by petals. Roller engraved with an elegant monogram, reading "MB".
Length: 14 cm. Good condition. Dents. Silver pull piece missing.
Enclosed: Miniature Esther scroll (4 cm) on paper-thin parchment. Text faded.