What does this mean in hebrew?

Question

http://i36.tinypic.com/1pttsy.jpg

just wondering.. its been in the family for a long long time.. maybe a couple hundred years old.. thanks!

Answer 1

It says Yisrael (pronounced in hebrew meaning Israel). More than likely it was used for a name of a person.

The term Yisrael was only used since about 100 years ago, prior to that it was called Eretz Yisroel, therefore it is more than likely belonged to a man with the name Yisrael (or Yisroel)

Answer 2

It says "Israel" (ישראל)

Answer 3

That's Yisrael, the Hebrew word for Israel.