Auction 80 - Part I - Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
Medallion Bracelet – "Herzl Souvenir Jerusalem" – Israel, 1950s
Opening: $400
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
A bracelet decorated with the portraits of Theodor Herzl and Chaim Weizmann. [Israel, ca. 1950s].
Silver, gilt.
The bracelet is made of six identical medallions. The medallions are decorated on front with a portrait of Theodor Herzl alongside the legend "Herzl Souvenir Jerusalem" (Hebrew). The verso is decorated with the emblem of the State of Israel. Hanging at the edge of the bracelet is an additional medallion decorated with Chaim Weizmann's portrait. Seen on verso of this medallion is a horseman blowing a horn alongside the legend "Israel" (Hebrew).
Length: approx. 19.5 cm. Diameter of each medallion: approx. 20 mm. Good condition.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
Silver, gilt.
The bracelet is made of six identical medallions. The medallions are decorated on front with a portrait of Theodor Herzl alongside the legend "Herzl Souvenir Jerusalem" (Hebrew). The verso is decorated with the emblem of the State of Israel. Hanging at the edge of the bracelet is an additional medallion decorated with Chaim Weizmann's portrait. Seen on verso of this medallion is a horseman blowing a horn alongside the legend "Israel" (Hebrew).
Length: approx. 19.5 cm. Diameter of each medallion: approx. 20 mm. Good condition.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
Zionism, World Zionist Congress, Herzl
Zionism, World Zionist Congress, Herzl