Auction 36
Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
By Kedem
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Feb 26, 2014
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 105:
A Samovar Dedicated to "Bikur Cholim" Hospital by the Russian Philanthropist Yehushua Zelig Persitz, 1910
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Sold for: $7,500
Start price:
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2,000
Buyer's Premium: 23%
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A Samovar Dedicated to "Bikur Cholim" Hospital by the Russian Philanthropist Yehushua Zelig Persitz, 1910
A Russian samovar made of steel (manufacturer's mark; proof marks). Russia, [early 20th cent.]. Dedication from 1910.
The samovar served the "Bikur Cholim" hospital staff when the hospital was located in the old city of Jerusalem.
Engraved on the samovar: "Bikur Cholim Hospital Jerusalem (Hebrew) / The General Bicur-Cholim-Hospital" as well as a personal dedication:"remembrance of our visit to Jerusalem, Yehoshua Zelig and Malka Persitz, Tishrei, 1910".
Yehuishua Zelig Persitz was a wealthy merchant in Moscow; he and his family were famous philanthropists who supported numerous Yeshivot in Russia.
Height: 90 cm; diameter: 40 cm. Fair-good condition. Minor damages, corrosion and indentations; several parts are missing (from the lid and spout).
