Lot 148
Relief Map of the Old City of Jerusalem – Topographic Model in a Wooden Box – American Colony
Relief Map of Jerusalem, Originated and Made by Fr. Vester & Co., The American Colony Store. Relief map of the Old City of Jerusalem. Product of Fr. Vester & Co., American Colony, Jerusalem [early 20th century].
Impressive topographic model of the Old City and its surroundings – hand painted and decorated plaster casting. Model placed within original wooden case. Inner side of case's cover contains an index including 27 selected sites marked on the map. “Jerusalem” printed on case's cover.
Case 18.5x17 cm, height: 5.5 cm. Good condition. Part of the lock in front is missing.
