Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Pencil Case Made of Olive Wood

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.
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
Travels to Eretz Israel, Maps, Souvenir Objects, Photography, Postcards and Graphics