Auction 49b
Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
By Kedem
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Jan 20, 2016
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 570:
Two Pairs of Silver Torah Finials – North Africa
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Sold for: $4,400
Start price:
$
800
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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Two Pairs of Silver Torah Finials – North Africa
Two pairs of Torah finials (“Apples”). Morocco or Algeria, [first half of 20th century]. 1. Pair of finials. Cast and cut silver. Positioned on a round leg. The body of the Finial, called in Morocco “Apple” is hexagonal, with a repeated pattern on each panel: stylized vegetal decoration with an oval shape below within which is a pendant; lower strap is decorated with Stars of David. On top appears a decoration which ends with a ball. Six bells hang on the sides. Height: 33 cm. Good condition. Some stains and scratches. Lacking seven pendants. 2. Pair of finials [Morocco or Algeria]. Cast silver, sawn, embossed and engraved. Large finials. Narrow and long shape. Lower part decorated with leaves and flowers and upper part with sawn vegetal patterns, with four windows shaped as horseshoe-arches from which hang pendants shaped as flowers. Four chains hang on stylized hooks with bells at the end. Height: 36 cm. Overall good condition. Some bends. Missing five flower-pendants. Missing chain (with bell).
