Relief Map of the Old City of Jerusalem – Topographic Model in an Olive Wood Box – American Colony

Relief Map of the Old City of Jerusalem – Topographic Model in an Olive Wood Box – American Colony
Relief Map of Jerusalem, Originated and Made by Fr. Vester & Co., The American Colony Store. Jerusalem, [early 20th century].
Impressive topographic model of the Old City and its surroundings – hand painted and marked plaster cast. The model is placed in an original olive wood box. The caption "Jerusalem" is printed on the lid of the box. The North is indicated by a caption on the rim of the box. A paper label, with the details of the manufacturer and the map's scale, is attached to the inside of the lid.
Box: 18.5X17 cm, height: 5.5 cm. Good condition. Part of the clasp in front is missing.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.