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
Silver Vase by David Heinz Gumbel – Presentation Inscription to Leonard Mayo, President of the International Union for Child Welfare, "in Honor of the Henrietta Szold Centennial" – 1960
Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,375
Including buyer's premium
A vase by David Heinz Gumbel (1906-1992). Jerusalem, [ca. 1960].
Silver, repoussé. Marked on base: "Gumbel", "Jerusalem" (Hebrew), and "Sterling".
Engraved presentation inscription around bottom (in English and Hebrew): "Mr. Leonard Mayo, for Distinguished Service to Child Welfare, Presented by Hadassah in Honor of the Henrietta Szold Centennial".
Leonard Mayo (1899-1992) served as president of the International Union for Child Welfare.
Height: 21 cm. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Good condition. Typical tarnish. Minor blemishes.
Silver, repoussé. Marked on base: "Gumbel", "Jerusalem" (Hebrew), and "Sterling".
Engraved presentation inscription around bottom (in English and Hebrew): "Mr. Leonard Mayo, for Distinguished Service to Child Welfare, Presented by Hadassah in Honor of the Henrietta Szold Centennial".
Leonard Mayo (1899-1992) served as president of the International Union for Child Welfare.
Height: 21 cm. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Good condition. Typical tarnish. Minor blemishes.
Hannukah Lamps, Charity Boxes and Other Objects
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