05-21-200905-22-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2456Boston
May 21, 2009 12:00 PMCalender
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Austro-Hungarian Silver Cased Megillah

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$6,518$5,500
Auction: Discovery - 2456Location: BostonDate / Time: May 21, 2009 12:00PM

Description:

Austro-Hungarian Silver Cased Megillah,Vienna, c. 1866-1872,case with bright-cut scrolls and monogrammed cartouche, with an openwork crown finial and reeded handle with Renaissance-style motifs, the scroll hand-lettered ink on parchment, (damp damage, handle bent),overall lg. 11 3/4 in.

Provenance: Parke-Bernet, lot 38.
Estimate $2,000-2,500