Bidspirit auction | Silver Case for Esther Scroll

Silver Case for Esther Scroll – Probably Italy, 19th Century - Silver case for Esther scroll (without scroll). [Probably Italy, 19th century]. Silver, cast, sawed and engraved (unmarked). Cylindrical silver case, decorated with repeating vegetal patterns. Top flower-like ornament. Original silver pull bar, with holes for sewing of scroll and small handle matching top ornament. Short, thick silver handle. Height of case: 19 cm. Diameter: 3.5 cm. Weight: 140 g. Good condition. Light warping of top ornament. Provenance: Sotheby's Jerusalem, May 5, 1988, Lot 5.