Auction 60 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Plaster Relief of the Old City of Jerusalem - Topographic Model in a Wooden Case - "American Colony"

Opening: $800
Unsold
Relief Map of Jerusalem, Originated and Made by Fr. Vester & Co., The American Colony Store. Jerusalem, [early 20th century].
A topographic model of the Old City of Jerusalem and the vicinity - colored plaster relief, with titles added by hand. The model is housed in an original box made of olive wood. Printed on the lid of the box is the inscription "Jerusalem" (English and Hebrew).
Box: 16.5X18 cm. Height: 5.5 cm. Good condition. Defects to wood (several breaks and missing pieces at corners of box). Slight defects to margins of relief. Stains to paper label in the box. Lacking screw from one of the hinges.
Maps, Travels in Palestine, Photography
Maps, Travels in Palestine, Photography