Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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![Olive wood box - pencil case. Eretz Israel, [late 19th or early 20th century].
Engraved on the cover are illustrations of the](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/063.JPG "Pencil Case Made of Olive Wood")
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $700
Unsold
Olive wood box - pencil case. Eretz Israel, [late 19th or early 20th century].
Engraved on the cover are illustrations of the Western Wall and the Temple Mount (Dome of the Rock); between them a flower. Surrounded by a frame inlaid with miniature pieces of wood in different colors; above the frame - printed inscription: "Jerusalem".
The inner space of the box for storing writing supplies – inkwell, pen etc., is divided into cells of different sizes, with wood partitions; some removable parts. Locking mechanism (key is missing). Height: 6 cm, width: 27 cm, length: 10 cm. Good condition. Damages to wood and to interior of case.
Engraved on the cover are illustrations of the Western Wall and the Temple Mount (Dome of the Rock); between them a flower. Surrounded by a frame inlaid with miniature pieces of wood in different colors; above the frame - printed inscription: "Jerusalem".
The inner space of the box for storing writing supplies – inkwell, pen etc., is divided into cells of different sizes, with wood partitions; some removable parts. Locking mechanism (key is missing). Height: 6 cm, width: 27 cm, length: 10 cm. Good condition. Damages to wood and to interior of case.
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Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Fine writing box, made of olive wood, with carved ornamentations of sites in Eretz Israel. [Eretz Israel, late 19th century].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/064_1.JPG "Writing Box Made of Olive Wood – Eretz Israel, Late 19th Century")
![Fine writing box, made of olive wood, with carved ornamentations of sites in Eretz Israel. [Eretz Israel, late 19th century].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/064_2.JPG "Writing Box Made of Olive Wood – Eretz Israel, Late 19th Century")
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Fine writing box, made of olive wood, with carved ornamentations of sites in Eretz Israel. [Eretz Israel, late 19th century].
Olive wood, carved ornamentation, inlaid wood. Printing.
The body of the box consists of two parts: a writing box and a pencil case.
The pencil case for storing writing supplies – inkwell, pen etc., is divided into compartments and includes a locking mechanism (key is missing). Vegetal patterns and the Cave of Patriarchs are carved on the cover of the pencil case (with title printed in Hebrew). A frame surrounds the ornamentation created from inlaid colorful miniature pieces of wood.
The writing box has an inclining cover, which opens with two hinges and can be used as a writing surface. The inner part of the writing surface rises and reveals a storage compartment for paper. Behind a movable wooden plaque, in the back panel of the paper storage compartment, are two small movable drawers.
In the center of the writing box's cover appear carved ornamentations: Tombs of the Davidic Kings and flowers. The frame around the ornamentations is made of inlaid pieces of wood in different colors, some in the shape of a Star of David. Inscribed on upper part of cover are the titles "ירושלם" and "Jerusalem".
Side panels (on right and left) are also carved, with vegetal ornamentations and Holy Sites. On the right – the Western Wall and on the left – Temple Mount (Dome of the Rock). Height: approx. 12 cm, width: 34.5 cm, length: 28 cm. Good condition. Slight damages.
Olive wood, carved ornamentation, inlaid wood. Printing.
The body of the box consists of two parts: a writing box and a pencil case.
The pencil case for storing writing supplies – inkwell, pen etc., is divided into compartments and includes a locking mechanism (key is missing). Vegetal patterns and the Cave of Patriarchs are carved on the cover of the pencil case (with title printed in Hebrew). A frame surrounds the ornamentation created from inlaid colorful miniature pieces of wood.
The writing box has an inclining cover, which opens with two hinges and can be used as a writing surface. The inner part of the writing surface rises and reveals a storage compartment for paper. Behind a movable wooden plaque, in the back panel of the paper storage compartment, are two small movable drawers.
In the center of the writing box's cover appear carved ornamentations: Tombs of the Davidic Kings and flowers. The frame around the ornamentations is made of inlaid pieces of wood in different colors, some in the shape of a Star of David. Inscribed on upper part of cover are the titles "ירושלם" and "Jerusalem".
Side panels (on right and left) are also carved, with vegetal ornamentations and Holy Sites. On the right – the Western Wall and on the left – Temple Mount (Dome of the Rock). Height: approx. 12 cm, width: 34.5 cm, length: 28 cm. Good condition. Slight damages.
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Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Ethrog Container. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
Olive wood; ink.
Oval container, with carved decorations - images of the](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/065.JPG "Olive Wood Ethrog Container – Holy Places")
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
Including buyer's premium
Ethrog Container. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
Olive wood; ink.
Oval container, with carved decorations - images of the Holy Places: Western Wall (in front), Rachel's Tomb, Cave of Patriarchs, "Ir Zion" and the Temple Mount. On the panels of the box – inlaid colorful pieces of wood and the names of the above mentioned sites. On the lid appears the verse "…you shall take…seven days" (Hebrew). Height: 7 cm, width: 15.5 cm, length: 10 cm. Fair-good condition. No cloth lining. Slight damages.
Olive wood; ink.
Oval container, with carved decorations - images of the Holy Places: Western Wall (in front), Rachel's Tomb, Cave of Patriarchs, "Ir Zion" and the Temple Mount. On the panels of the box – inlaid colorful pieces of wood and the names of the above mentioned sites. On the lid appears the verse "…you shall take…seven days" (Hebrew). Height: 7 cm, width: 15.5 cm, length: 10 cm. Fair-good condition. No cloth lining. Slight damages.
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Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Ethrog Container. Eretz Israel [early 20th century].
Olive wood, cloth lining, ink and paint.
Octagonal wooden container. An](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/066.JPG "Decorated Olive Wood Ethrog Container – Eretz Israel")
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $300
Unsold
Ethrog Container. Eretz Israel [early 20th century].
Olive wood, cloth lining, ink and paint.
Octagonal wooden container. An Oriental figure, wrapped in a prayer shawl, holding the Four Species is depicted on the lid. A verse is inscribed around the image: "thou shall take a citrus fruit…seven days (shortened). Height: 8.5 cm, width: 17.5 cm, length: 12 cm. Good condition. Missing screw to inner hinge. No key. Slight damages to cloth lining.
Olive wood, cloth lining, ink and paint.
Octagonal wooden container. An Oriental figure, wrapped in a prayer shawl, holding the Four Species is depicted on the lid. A verse is inscribed around the image: "thou shall take a citrus fruit…seven days (shortened). Height: 8.5 cm, width: 17.5 cm, length: 12 cm. Good condition. Missing screw to inner hinge. No key. Slight damages to cloth lining.
Category
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Elegant jewelry box. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
Olive wood; printing; bone; cloth lining.
Octagonal wooden box with a](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/067_1.JPG "Jewelry Box Made of Olive Wood – Shaped as the Dome of the Rock")
![Elegant jewelry box. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
Olive wood; printing; bone; cloth lining.
Octagonal wooden box with a](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/067_2.JPG "Jewelry Box Made of Olive Wood – Shaped as the Dome of the Rock")
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $500
Sold for: $3,000
Including buyer's premium
Elegant jewelry box. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
Olive wood; printing; bone; cloth lining.
Octagonal wooden box with a double lid: lower lid, octagonal (hinged; hinge is missing) and upper lid shaped as a dome (removable). Delicate lines are engraved on the dome, topped with a decoration made of bone. The inscription "Jerusalem" is printed on the octagonal lid. Body of the box is carved with fine details depicting the arches decorating the outside of the structure and its openings. Height: 16.5 cm, width and length: 15.5X15.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Handwritten signature within the dome: Jerusalem. Hinge is missing. Cracks to dome repaired with glue (inside). Slight damages to wood.
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen
Olive wood; printing; bone; cloth lining.
Octagonal wooden box with a double lid: lower lid, octagonal (hinged; hinge is missing) and upper lid shaped as a dome (removable). Delicate lines are engraved on the dome, topped with a decoration made of bone. The inscription "Jerusalem" is printed on the octagonal lid. Body of the box is carved with fine details depicting the arches decorating the outside of the structure and its openings. Height: 16.5 cm, width and length: 15.5X15.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Handwritten signature within the dome: Jerusalem. Hinge is missing. Cracks to dome repaired with glue (inside). Slight damages to wood.
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen
Category
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Two objects made of olive wood. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
1. Spice container. Round and hollow body on which the ins](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/068.JPG "Goblet and Spice Container Made of Olive Wood")
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $250
Unsold
Two objects made of olive wood. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
1. Spice container. Round and hollow body on which the inscription "Besamim… Jerusalem" (Hebrew and English) is printed. Screw-on bell shaped lid. Pinholes decorated with ornamental circles. Height: 15 cm, max. diameter: 6.5 cm. Good condition. Slight damages and breaks.
2. Goblet. Image of the Dome of the Rock is carved in front with a printed inscription: "Mekom Hamikdash" (Temple Mount). Additional inscription: "Jerusalem (Hebrew and English). Height: 13 cm, diameter of rim: 7.5 cm. Cracks at base.
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen.
1. Spice container. Round and hollow body on which the inscription "Besamim… Jerusalem" (Hebrew and English) is printed. Screw-on bell shaped lid. Pinholes decorated with ornamental circles. Height: 15 cm, max. diameter: 6.5 cm. Good condition. Slight damages and breaks.
2. Goblet. Image of the Dome of the Rock is carved in front with a printed inscription: "Mekom Hamikdash" (Temple Mount). Additional inscription: "Jerusalem (Hebrew and English). Height: 13 cm, diameter of rim: 7.5 cm. Cracks at base.
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen.
Category
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Two items made of olive wood. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
1. Spice container. Massive body, barrel-like, with carved i](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/069.JPG "Spice Container and Tobacco Box Made of Olive Wood")
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $400
Unsold
Two items made of olive wood. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
1. Spice container. Massive body, barrel-like, with carved images of the Western Wall and "Ir Zion". Screw-on lid, hollow, with ornamentations of piercings and circles. Height: 12 cm, max. diameter: 7 cm. Fair-good condition. Several cracks and breaks. Loose screwing.
2. Rectangular tobacco box, hinged lid. On the lid– a carved image of the Western Wall. Printed inscription: "Western Wall" (Hebrew), "Souvenier de Jerusalem". 8X4.5 cm. Good condition.
1. Spice container. Massive body, barrel-like, with carved images of the Western Wall and "Ir Zion". Screw-on lid, hollow, with ornamentations of piercings and circles. Height: 12 cm, max. diameter: 7 cm. Fair-good condition. Several cracks and breaks. Loose screwing.
2. Rectangular tobacco box, hinged lid. On the lid– a carved image of the Western Wall. Printed inscription: "Western Wall" (Hebrew), "Souvenier de Jerusalem". 8X4.5 cm. Good condition.
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Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Three objects made of olive wood. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
1. Elegant spectacles case. The inscription "Mount](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/070.JPG "Spectacles Case, Box and Purse Made of Olive Wood")
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
Three objects made of olive wood. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
1. Elegant spectacles case. The inscription "Mount of Olives" (Hebrew) appears on the outer side. With ornamentation in the shape of spectacles, composed of inlaid pieces of wood. The inside of the case features a metal frame and is covered with delicate cloth in the shade of olive-green. 15.5X4.5 cm. Good condition.
2. Coin purse. The inscription "Jerusalem" (English and Hebrew) and "Zion" (Hebrew) appears on the outside, as well as a carved image of the Dome of the Rock. The inside is covered with blue cloth. 5X7.5 cm. Good condition.
3. Small round box with a moveable cover. On the cover – inscription: "Jerusalem". Diameter: 7 cm. Cracks.
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen
1. Elegant spectacles case. The inscription "Mount of Olives" (Hebrew) appears on the outer side. With ornamentation in the shape of spectacles, composed of inlaid pieces of wood. The inside of the case features a metal frame and is covered with delicate cloth in the shade of olive-green. 15.5X4.5 cm. Good condition.
2. Coin purse. The inscription "Jerusalem" (English and Hebrew) and "Zion" (Hebrew) appears on the outside, as well as a carved image of the Dome of the Rock. The inside is covered with blue cloth. 5X7.5 cm. Good condition.
3. Small round box with a moveable cover. On the cover – inscription: "Jerusalem". Diameter: 7 cm. Cracks.
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen
Category
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![1. One hundred Stereoscopic photographs by Keystone View Company [1906].
The photographs feature views, sites and figures in](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale47-public/071.JPG "Collection of Stereoscopic Photographs / Stereoscope – Keystone View C")
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $400
Unsold
1. One hundred Stereoscopic photographs by Keystone View Company [1906].
The photographs feature views, sites and figures in Eretz Israel and in Syria. Titles on the reverse describe the sites photographed (English). Contained in the original box, shaped as two volumes of books (damaged).
2. Keystone School Stereoscope; Wood and aluminum stereoscope, manufactured by Keystone View Company, USA.
The photographs feature views, sites and figures in Eretz Israel and in Syria. Titles on the reverse describe the sites photographed (English). Contained in the original box, shaped as two volumes of books (damaged).
2. Keystone School Stereoscope; Wood and aluminum stereoscope, manufactured by Keystone View Company, USA.
Category
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
1. Twenty seven stereoscopic photographs depicting sites in Jerusalem; published by Underwood & Underwood [early 20th century]. In the original book-like box (slightly worn).
2. Jerusalem through the Stereoscope. Published by Underwood & Underwood, 1906. English. Booklet including captions as to the photographed sites. With a map (folded) of Jerusalem. Large stain on the cover and first pages.
3. Wood and aluminum stereoscope, with engraved ornamentations. Manufactured by Underwood & Underwood, New-York.
2. Jerusalem through the Stereoscope. Published by Underwood & Underwood, 1906. English. Booklet including captions as to the photographed sites. With a map (folded) of Jerusalem. Large stain on the cover and first pages.
3. Wood and aluminum stereoscope, with engraved ornamentations. Manufactured by Underwood & Underwood, New-York.
Category
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
Catalogue
Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $400
Unsold
1. One hundred stereoscopic photographs, portraying figures and sites in Eretz Israel and the vicinity. Published by Underwood & Underwood [early 20th century]. Original box, book-like (slight damages).
2. Traveling in the Holy Land through the Stereoscope, published by Underwood & Underwood, New York-London. English. Captions as to the photographed sites. Five folded maps in the end of book including a map of Eretz Israel, Jerusalem and the Galilee.
3. Wood and aluminum stereoscope, with engraved ornamentations. Manufactured by Underwood & Underwood, New-York.
2. Traveling in the Holy Land through the Stereoscope, published by Underwood & Underwood, New York-London. English. Captions as to the photographed sites. Five folded maps in the end of book including a map of Eretz Israel, Jerusalem and the Galilee.
3. Wood and aluminum stereoscope, with engraved ornamentations. Manufactured by Underwood & Underwood, New-York.
Category
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 8, 2015
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Album with approx. 185 photographs (mounted on cardboard pages), taken during a private journey in the north of Eretz Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Switzerland, [late 19th century, ca.1875-1885].
The album contains about 45 photographs of Eretz Israel portraying, among others, Tiberias (the town and its surroundings), Kineret, Bedouines near the Hula, Druze in Upper Galilee, Jordan River (next to Dan), the village of Jauni (later: Rosh Pina), Bnot Ya'akov Bridge, view from a tent erected by the travelers near the Banias and inhabitants living in the area, the Jordan River sources (Banias), Mount Hermon, Majdal Shams, and the travelers tent camp (some of the photographs are panoramic). Further in the album appear approx. 54 photographs from Syria and Lebanon (Damascus, Beirut, and other locations) and ca. 80 photographs from a Ski-vacation in Davos. Several additional photographs are enclosed at the end of the album, including two panoramic photographs which were most probably taken in the North of Eretz Israel. Size varies, average size: 9X12 cm, to 9X30 cm (panoramas). Album: 27.5X38 cm. Photographs in good condition. Several photographs detached. Album in fair-good condition: lacking
spine, some cardboard pages are detached.
The album contains about 45 photographs of Eretz Israel portraying, among others, Tiberias (the town and its surroundings), Kineret, Bedouines near the Hula, Druze in Upper Galilee, Jordan River (next to Dan), the village of Jauni (later: Rosh Pina), Bnot Ya'akov Bridge, view from a tent erected by the travelers near the Banias and inhabitants living in the area, the Jordan River sources (Banias), Mount Hermon, Majdal Shams, and the travelers tent camp (some of the photographs are panoramic). Further in the album appear approx. 54 photographs from Syria and Lebanon (Damascus, Beirut, and other locations) and ca. 80 photographs from a Ski-vacation in Davos. Several additional photographs are enclosed at the end of the album, including two panoramic photographs which were most probably taken in the North of Eretz Israel. Size varies, average size: 9X12 cm, to 9X30 cm (panoramas). Album: 27.5X38 cm. Photographs in good condition. Several photographs detached. Album in fair-good condition: lacking
spine, some cardboard pages are detached.
Category
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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