Four olive wood boxes. [Eretz Israel, first half of 20th century].
Olive wood, carving; printing, stencil printing.
1. Bar-Mitzva gift box made of olive wood. On the lid - colorful illustration of a Biblical view surrounded by a decorative frame, inscribed "Bar Mitzva gift / Bezalel Jerusalem / Jerusalem". Interior of box is divided into compartments (for storing stationery). A lock with a key in front (lock is out of order). Length: 24 cm, width: 11 cm height: 7.5 cm. Good condition. Some damages, parts from interior of box are missing.
2. Olive wood box. On the lid appears a colorful printed illustration of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Biblical view, inscribed "Hebrew University Jerusalem". A lock in front (no key) and the words "Yerushalem" (Hebrew) and "Jerusalem". Length: 14 cm, width: approx. 11 cm, height: 10.5 cm. Good condition. Slight damages.
3. Olive wood cigarette box. On the lid appears a colorful printed illustration - view of Bethlehem, and the inscription "Bethlehem". Rubber bands in the box for holding the cigarettes. Length: 14 cm, width: 8 cm, height: 8.5 cm. Fair condition. Wear, breaks and repairs of wood.
4. Olive wood box. Figure of a camel is carved on the lid. Printed on the upper part of the lid - "Jerusalem". A handwritten inscription appears within the box. Length: 16 cm, width: 9.5 cm, height: 4 cm. Good condition. Slight damages, glue remnants.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.