Auction 016
Online Auction – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
Aug 14, 2018
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Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 486:
Beer Jug – Palestine Brewery, "Nesher" Beer – Palestine
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Sold for: $220
Start price:
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200
Auction house commission:
25%
VAT: On commission only
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Beer jug. [Palestine, 1930s or 40s].
A copper beer jug, narrowing upwards. The emblem of Palestine Brewery Ltd. , better known as "Nesher Beer", is engraved on the jug: a bird of prey pouncing on a beer jug and the inscription "Palestine Brewery Ltd., Rishon LeZion".
The brewery was established in Rishon LeZion in 1936 by Jacques Shapira and the Rothschild family with British Army soldiers stationed in Palestine being its main clientele.
Height: 11 cm, diameter of base: 10.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
