Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals

Wooden Box and Lighter – Souvenirs from the 16th and 20th Zionist Congresses

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
1. Olive wood box, produced in Palestine, with printed drawings [1920s]. At front is an inlaid hand-painted wooden plate, with a design of two blue strips, Star of David and the words: "16th Zionist Congress, Zurich, 1929”. On the lid is a drawing of palm trees, a shepherd and camels, buildings and the word “Jerusalem”. Stamped on the base: "Made in Palestine" and other stamps. Length: 11.5 cm., width: 20cm. Number of cracks and breaks. 2. Lighter made by Klips JMCO 3400, Austria, [1930s]. Coated with blue and white enamel, on one side is an emblem of the 20th Zionist Congress and the words: "Basel 1897-Zurich 1937”. On reverse side is a Star of David and the words “Eretz Israel for the People of Israel” and “If I forget thee Jerusalem may my right hand forget”. A bundle of blue and white threads are tied to the lighter. Height: 5 cm., width: 3 cm. Enamel slightly peeled.
Israeliana
Israeliana