JEWISH/ISRAELI Decorative Pal-Bell Plate.
Pal-Bell plate in immaculate condition. This really is a treat; the tax stamp on the bottom of the plate is still intact.
In 1939 in Tel Aviv, Maurice Ascalon (formerly known as Moshe
Klein) founded Pal-Bell Co. Ltd., with the mission of creating tasteful
decorative and functional metalwork and Judaica of the highest quality.
From its founding in 1939, until 1956, Pal-Bell - a.k.a. Palbell -
created scores of distinct brass and bronze items. Its wares ranged
from decorative bowls, vases, pitchers, trivets and ashtrays, secular
in motif, often Art Deco in style; to traditional styled, Judaic-theme
commemorative plates, candle sticks, menorahs, bookends, figurines and
more.
On 06-Oct-09 at 12:09:20 AEDST, seller added the following information:Approx 29cm across.
On 10-Oct-09 at 15:09:44 AEDST, seller added the following information:The middle part of this magnificent bowl is copper & the Hebrew writing translates to 'He who sows in tears will reap in joy'.
This centre piece alone is priced at US$135 on another ebay site and doesn't include a bowl as does this one. The brass bowls alone often sell for many hundreds of US dollars. None I've seen advertised are in a condition of this one, have both the centre plaque & bowl or include the fine craftmenship of this piece.
It is for genuine sale and starting at AUD $19.99 is ridiculously cheap.
Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item.