Lot 392
Pewter Etrog Box with Hebrew Inscriptions, Germany, Late 18th-Early 19th Century. Raised on four paw feet. Bottom portion is embossed with the Hebrew inscription: "And you shall take for yourselves on the first day of Sukkot the fruit of the citron tree." Sometimes translated as "the fruit of a beautiful tree." The etrog, a citron in the lemon family, would be placed on a soft material in the box. According to the Book of Leviticus, the etrog is one of the four plants which Jews are required to bring into the sukkah (tent-like structure) on Sukkot. Appropriately, the cover of this etrog box is embossed with the four plants--an etrog, a palm branch, two willow branches, and three myrtle branches. Inside the cover, an angel hallmark indicates that it is made of the highest quality pewter. 15.7 x 19cm. Good to Very Good condition, with light wipe marks but no problems. Rare so nice.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 10,000.
From The Collection of Dr. Stephen Oppenheimer.
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