Auction 2- TAJ ART
Rare Books and Manuscripts, Silver Objects and Paintings.
By Taj Art
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Aug 19, 2021
16 Betzalel st. Jerusalem 94591, Israel
Auction No. 2
Rare Books and Manuscripts, Silver Objects and Art
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LOT 134:
A Rare Art Deco Silver Box - A Gift from the Women's Association to the Chief Rabbi of Vienna. Vienna, 1928.
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Start price:
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2,600
Estimated price :
$3,500 - $5,000
Buyer's Premium: 23%
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VAT: 18%
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A Rare Art Deco Silver Box - A Gift from the Women's Association to the Chief Rabbi of Vienna. Vienna, 1928.
Dimensions: 5.5x12.5x18 cm. Weight: 597 gr. Hallmarked.
A very handsome silver box, partially gilt and fitted with a wooden insert.
This silver cigar box was gifted by the Association of Jewish Women in the Währing district of Vienna to the city's Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Dr. David Feuchtwang (1864-1936), in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his being appointed to the position of Chief Rabbi.
The inside of the box's lid carries a dedication inscription: "In Verehrung/ Seiner Ehrwürden Herrn Rabbiner Dr. D. Feuchtwang/ zu seinem 25 jahhrigen Wiener Amtsjubiläum/ vom Vorstand des isr. Frauenverein Währing/ 1928".
With several hallmarks, including M. Oesterreicher Wien, and 800.
A unique historical remnant from Vienna's Jewish community before the War.
