Auction 108 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Scrolls and Jewish Ceremonial Art
Esther Scroll in Filigree Silver Case – Europe, Ca. 19th or Early 20th Century
Opening: $700
Sold for: $3,000
Including buyer's premium
Esther scroll in filigree silver case. Probably Europe, ca. 19th or early 20th century.
Ink on parchment; filigree silver (unmarked); partial gilding.
Esther scroll, in Sephardic script. Written on 8 parchment membranes sewn together, 27 text columns, 16 lines per column. Housed in decorated filigree silver case decorated with vegetal patterns. Crown-like ornament at top of case, covering a gilt dome. Case and handle decorated with appliqué in minute Star of David patterns and other decorations.
Pull bar sewn to first membrane. Short roller handle decorated with filigree.
For a similar scroll, see: Christie's, London, December 10, 2013, Lot 212.
Height of parchment: 7.5 cm. Wear and stains. Marginal tears to several places, mainly to first and last membranes. Several holes and ink erosion. Height of case (including handle): 25 cm. Minor warping to case, crown and roller handle. Crown, dome and roller handle somewhat loose.
Esther Scrolls and Manuscripts on Parchment
Esther Scrolls and Manuscripts on Parchment