Esther scroll in an elaborate silver case. Vienna, 1840s (ca. 1845).
Ink on parchment; cast, repoussé, stamped and engraved (marked with the seals of the city Vienna, with the year (blurred) and the smith's mark – the initials CI – Carl Isack).
Esther scroll, written in Ashkenazic script on three parchment membranes sewn together, 15 columns of text, 30 lines per column.
The scroll is placed in an elaborate silver case, which well represents the qualities of Viennese smithing. Cylindrical case, decorated with rich vegetal patterns including flowers, acanthus leaves, rocailles, and a large, blank, rococo cartouche in the center. At the top of the case is a lid surrounded by a wreath of clover leaves and a crown featuring half-arches styled as branches; at the edge of the lid is located a large ornament styled as a cluster of leaves winding upwards, topped with buds.

Height of parchment: 16.5 cm. light stains and tears; height of case: approx.. 42 cm. Good condition.

Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, 080.001.002.
This item is documented on the Center for Jewish Art (CJA) website, item no. 23677.