Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Spice Container and Tobacco Box Made of Olive Wood

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