Auction 87 - Jewish and Israeli Art, History and Culture
Including: sketches by Ze'ev Raban and Bezalel items, hildren's books, avant-garde books, rare ladino periodicals, and more
Metal Box – "Private Property of the Baron Carl Mayer Rothschild"
Opening: $800
Unsold
Metal box inscribed "Private property of Baron C.M. von Rothschild." [First half of 19th century].
Large tin box, painted green, presumably used as a document box. The lid bears an inscription in gilt letters: "Privateigenthum des Herrn Baron C. M. von Rothschild" ("Private property of Baron C.M. von Rothschild)."
Carl Mayer von Rothschild (1788-1855) was the fourth son of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, founder of the dynasty. Carl Mayer managed the Italian branch of the family business.
9.5X18X35 cm. Good condition. Minor blemishes. Warping. Blemishes and abrasions to paint. Damage to keyhole. Key missing.
Large tin box, painted green, presumably used as a document box. The lid bears an inscription in gilt letters: "Privateigenthum des Herrn Baron C. M. von Rothschild" ("Private property of Baron C.M. von Rothschild)."
Carl Mayer von Rothschild (1788-1855) was the fourth son of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, founder of the dynasty. Carl Mayer managed the Italian branch of the family business.
9.5X18X35 cm. Good condition. Minor blemishes. Warping. Blemishes and abrasions to paint. Damage to keyhole. Key missing.
Hannukah Lamps, Charity Boxes and Other Objects
Hannukah Lamps, Charity Boxes and Other Objects