Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Esther Scroll in a Silver Case - Second Half of the 20th Century

Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
Esther scroll in large silver case. [Unknown origin, second half of the 20th century?].
Silver (marked Sterling 925) turned, embossed, etched and soldered.
Inexpert hand [Eretz Israel, 20th century]. The sheets are glued together rather that sewn (as required by Halacha).
Silver case with a plain, conical handle. Applied band with grapevine, leaf and grape cluster motif to middle. Narrower bands with a repetitive wave motif applied to both ends, the same motif appearing on the pull piece as well.
Length (including handle): Approx. 42 cm. Good condition. Minor bends. Light stains.
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