Auction No. 087
Old books, manuscripts, Judaica items, numismatics, coins
February 25, 2015
- (-) Remove Scrolls of Esther filter Scrolls of Esther
- (-) Remove Scrolls of Esther filter Scrolls of Esther
Opening $ 1,600
Estimate $ 1,800 - $ 2,000
Parchment Scroll of Esther within an artistic, carved olive wood case. Jerusalem, end of the 19th century.
The case is 29 cm. tall. Olive wood. Nice, impressive carving work of the holy sites: City of Zion, Rachel's Tomb, Temple Mount, Western Wall, Cave of Machpela, Samuel's tomb and Yad Absalom.
The parchment is 10 cm. tall. 4 strips, 14 columns, 24 lines to each column. "Hamelech" megilla.
The first and last page of the parchment is blemished, with loss of text. The case is in very fine condition (new clasp).
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Scrolls of Esther 
Opening $ 1,500
Estimate $ 1,800 - $ 2,000
Scroll of Esther on parchment. Within an illustrated olive wood case. Italy, end of the 18th – beginning of the 19th century.
The parchment is 12 cm. tall. 3 strips, 20 columns, 18 lines to a column. With a separate parchment with the blessings for the megilla, written by the same scribe. Expert scribal print, particularly nice.
The scroll is preserved within a rounded wood case with a picture of a house and trees, a woman, young man and woman in black.
The parchment and text are in very fine condition, other than light blemishes that were repaired on the first column. The text on the first two columns is slightly faded. The screw connection is weak.
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Scrolls of Esther 
Opening $ 2,400
Estimate $ 2,800 - $ 3,000
Parchment Scroll of Esther within a silver case with filigree work. Apparently not hallmarked. 1930s.
24 cm. high; 5 cm. diameter. Beautiful filigree work along its length – delicate, without any losses. The top of the case is shaped like a crown. All the decorations are edged with small beads. Entirely complete.
The parchment is 56 mm. high. 7 parchment sheets, 22 columns, 14 lines to a column.
Excellent condition.
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Scrolls of Esther