Antique Wooden Box for Shavuot Holiday Integrated w/ Silver Contains Book of Esther & Reading Finger - 1896

Antique Wooden Box for Shavuot Holiday Integrated w/ Silver Contains Book of Esther & Reading Finger - 1896

Unique item - Dutch wooden box integrated with sawed silver, for the Shavuot Holiday, contains a miniature Book of Esther and a reading finger. The scroll case is made of silver and set with red glass on its lower part, while the scroll itself is handwritten on a parchments. The accompanying finger is made of wood integrated with silver and set with two gemstones. The box bears a dedication which includes the date and occasion (1896).

In addition, the box is decorated with a red velvet interior and has stylized handles and lock.

Well preserved.

Dimensions: 9.5X18.5 cm.

Height: 11 cm.