Lot 426
Relief Map of the Old City of Jerusalem - Topographic Model in a Wooden Case - American Colony
Relief Map of Jerusalem, Originated and Made by Fr. Vester & Co., The American Colony Store. Jerusalem [early 20th century].
Impressive topographic model of the Old City and its surroundings - hand painted and decorated plaster cast. Model placed within original wooden case. On inner side of case's cover appears an index including 27 selected sites marked on the map. "Jerusalem" printed on case's cover.
Case: 16.5x18 cm. Height: 6 cm. Plaster cast in good condition, stained. Case in fair condition. Numerous stains on inner side of cover (index is darkened and stained). Breaks to base of case. Old pastings. Locking mechanism is damaged.
