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 580:
Three Pairs of Silver Torah Finials – Persia-Eretz Israel
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Sold for: $1,200
Start price:
$
800
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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Three Pairs of Silver Torah Finials – Persia-Eretz Israel
Three pairs of Torah finials, made of silver. Persia / Eretz Israel, [first decades of 20th century]. 1. General shape is conical, narrowing upwards. On top – a Star of David with “Zion” within. Decorations in vegetal patters and hearts are engraved on the finials. Five chains with bells. Height: 27.5-26.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Slight break. Bends. Chain missing, bell missing. 2. General shape is conical, narrowing upwards, with a ball below. On top - Star of David with “Zion” within. Engraved decorations - vegetal patterns. Dedications are engraved on the handles: “Esther bat Ktunzani Eliyahu, in honor of King David” (Hebrew) and “Nisani bat Ktunzani Eliyahu in honor of King David”(Hebrew). Height: 23 cm. Good condition. Damages and some bends. 3. General shape is conical narrowing upwards, with a ball below. On top appears an adornment shaped as a flower bud. Vegetal and geometric decorations are engraved on the body of the finial. Eight chains with bells. Height: 29.5 cm. Good condition. Slight crack. Bends.
