A Silver And Parcel Gilt Megillah, Turkey, 19th Century

A Silver And Parcel Gilt Megillah, Turkey, 19th Century

Silver Esther scroll cases like this, with an angular shaped handle and an inlaid piece of coral at the top, is typical of scroll cases being made somewhere in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. However with this case, it can be definitively described as hailing from Turkey, as the national crest of Turkey, the crescent moon enclosing a star, is boldly featured in the center. Beautiful, intricate bands of hand chasing decorate this case, and a great deal of the gilding (gold wash), is still present.

33.3cm