Charity box is decorated with scale scrolling designs. Niche on one side has intricately chased figure of a poor man with his hand and charity box outstretched. Underneath him embellished in Hebrew are the words "Charity to the Poor".  On the other side in the niche is an detailed chased house embedded. 

Box divides to open and close with the latch at front. Interior has two rectangle pierced doors with latches which are meant to contain the coins that were donated. Above the doors are triangle shaped pierced windows. Reverse has a matching handle with similar designs that swings open when opening the front latch. 

This is a limited edition Charity box it is the second out of 48.

Hallmarked and numbered on bottom

29cm H.,  

Great condition

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Lot #352

A Silver and Brass Tzedakah Box, Dudik Swed, Jerusalem 1986

Start price: $2,000

Sales Tax: On the lot's price and buyer's premium

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