LOT 37:
J udaica - a massive and beautiful antique and large silver etrog box, made by ...
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J udaica - a massive and beautiful antique and large silver etrog box, made by hand with high quality gilding.
A very old etrog box Circa 1840-50 hand hammered by a master silversmith.
The box is massive and heavy, hand hammered in the shape of a naturalistic etrog. T silver box constructed of silver pieces that were hammered by hand until they took the shape of the etrog box. The technique in which the etrog box was made corresponds to the goldsmith's methods of the beginning of the 19th century.
An etrog box is spectacular in its beauty and has an extraordinary presence.
The inside of the box is gilded with an impressive gilding that has survived for a long time.
The condition of the box is excellent.
Width - about 16 cm.
Weight: | 413 gr |
Measurement: | 16 x 10 cm |