{"product_id":"vintage-argentina-jnf-kkl-blue-box-tin-charity-bank-tzedakah-pushke-map-judaica","title":"Vintage Argentina JNF KKL Blue Box Tin Charity Bank Tzedakah Pushke Map Judaica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor your consideration is this highly collectible vintage South American regional variation of the iconic Jewish National Fund (JNF \/ Keren Kayemet LeYisrael) charity box. Known colloquially as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePushke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this lithographed tin was produced in Argentina for distribution within its vibrant mid-century Jewish community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front face features a localized cartographic map layout of Israel labeled with historic boundaries and cities in Hebrew script, underscored by the bold title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Keren Kayemet LeYisrael.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The reverse face displays the Star of David centered between two vertical blue bands mimicking the national flag design. The side panel carries the classic stylized KKL corporate emblem encircled by Hebrew text, clearly stamped at the bottom base \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee top plate is fitted with an integrated secure multi-prong metal coin slot mechanism and a dual-riveted sliding lock panel. This scarce geographic variant makes an exceptional addition to any advanced collection of early Zionist ephemera or historic global Judaica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArgentina (South American Diaspora distribution)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1940s–1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithographed Tin \/ Sheet Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 5\" Height x 4\" Width x 2.25\" Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall State:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with an authentic, untouched aged patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Wear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Displays honest wear consistent with age and active community use, including minor lithography loss, surface scratches, scuffs, and areas of localized oxidation\/surface rust primarily concentrated along the top rim, upper mechanical plate, and base seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural Integrity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid construction with no structural crushes or major dents; seams remain securely intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The interior coin baffling mechanisms are present. The top trap door panel is intact, though no key is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropaganda and Zionist Education: The Jewish National Fund 1924-1947\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yoram Bar-Gal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e University of Rochester Press \/ Boydell \u0026amp; Brewer (2003)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-9fef32cb-7fff-fb5e-1d3c-cf758068c89b\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelevant Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chapter 2: \"The Redemption of Our Country's Land: The Blue Box\" (Pages 30–40)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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