Auction 60 Private Collections (Israeli and International).
By MDLD Auction House
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Feb 28, 2024
Achuza 68, Ra'anana, Israel
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Silver Judaica, Mandate era Palestine, silver and gold coins, vintage cameras, Far East collectables, fine art (Israeli and international), alcohol, jewelry and more!
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Sold for:
$450
LOT 0.1:
Megillat Esther by sofer stam (scribe) on klaf (parchment). Morocco, 19th century. Handle made of wood with copper and mothe of pearl inlay. Klaf/parchment: 32cm height. 21 lines. In overall good condition, with parts of the writing and parchment having undergone some repair. Height of wooden ...
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$
450
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LOT 0.5:
Purim Masterpiece: Gadi Nataf: Kever Rachel/ Rachel's Tomb: Purim set height: 16 cm width: 23 cm depth: 11 cm Silver with 24 karat gold plate. There is only one other of its kind in existence. Torah scribe: R' Weiss Incredible piece by Gadi Nataf. Kever Rachel, full of design and innovation ...
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$
11,500
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$1,300
LOT 1:
Fascinating antique chanukiah made of silver. Base is marked 800 silver, Austria Hungary, late 19th century. Beneath the candle holders, at either side, are two dragon-like characters, facing outward. Beautiful, delicate engraving all over the body and base. Weight: 687g. 42cm height x 23cm ...
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$
1,200
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$1,000
LOT 2:
Rare bronze relief by Enrico Glicenstein (born Enoch Hendryk Glicenstein). Relief of Girl Reading. Poland, circa 1910. Signed by artist and has foundry stamp (at bottom right corner). Glicenstein created this broze at Br. Lopiensky in Warsaw. Weight: 2.6kilo. Measurements: 35cm height x 26cm ...
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$
1,200
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$200
LOT 3:
Rare! The Zaksenberg Juicer - the world's first juicing machine, invented by Isaac Zaksenberg, circa 1926*, after he immigrated to Palestine from Warsaw. 30cm length x 22cm height. Only the internal part is missing (can be easily replaced). The company exists still today. *Until the final ...
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$
100
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LOT 4:
Very large Meissen porcelain vase with floral motif, hand painted in blue, on white background. Germany, early 20th century. Signed on bottom. 40cm height x 21cm diameter. Has gone through old restoration on top (refer to photos).
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$
600
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$600
LOT 5:
Silver Mishloach Manot plate for Purim. Made of silver 800 with hallmarks. By Mohl, Dresden. Germany, end of 19th century. Engraved image of Mordecai on horse led by Haman. The words "kacha ya'ase l'ish asher hamelech chafetz biyakro", "Mordech Haman" and "shlach manot ish l're'ehu v'matanot ...
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$
300
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LOT 6:
Megillat Esther, kosher. Megillat HaMelech. Hand calligraphed by sofer stam (scribe), Rabbi Dr. Yitzhak Askof. Ink on klaf (parchment). 28 lines. 37cm. In leather case with plaque and etz chaim (58cm) Was never used. . מגילת אסתר - מגילת המלך, כתובה ומאויירת בכתב יד- כשרה. כל כתר מאויר ושונה ...
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$
2,700
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$150
LOT 7:
Stereoscope and set of 26 stereoscopic cards of Jerusalem by Underwood & Underwood. Images of Jerusalem from early 20th century. In original box, designed as a book. The sterescope is made of wood and metal and glass. 33cm length x 17cm width x 22cm max. height. Measurements of cards: 9cm x ...
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$
150
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LOT 8:
Art Nouvea majolica ceramic plate made in Hungary by KK. Adorned with poppy motif. Marked. In overall good condition; has an old restoration. 32cm diameter.
Start price:
$
90
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$420
LOT 9:
Gramophone by His Master's Voice enclosed made of wood with doors that open and show speakers. 93cm height x 45cm width (does not include handle; with handle: 55cm) x 50cm depth. Comes with a record. Pickup from Hadera within 2 weeks of auction date.
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$
400
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$220
LOT 10:
German handmade articulated .835 silver fish design spice box ("besamim"). Germany, late 19th century. With shtichel work and gemstone setting by eye. Weight: 63g. 18cm length x 5cm width. Marked Articulated 835.
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$
120
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$50
LOT 11:
Israeliana collection: 1. letter opener and business card holder by Nordia (1950's). Made of brass with the words "Medinat Yisrael" in Hebrew and olive branch motif. 2. ink blotter with writing "Medinat Yisrael" in Hebrew and image of a sword and olive branch.
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$
50
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$150
LOT 12:
Sevres style antique French single candlestick holder made of porcelain with handpainted polychrome enamel. France, 19th century (1844). Signed. 29cm height x 12cm diameter.
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$
150
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$250
LOT 13:
Rare! Ammunition box from WWII (from the British army in 1944) that was used by Anglo Palestine Bank, Tel Aviv, Israel in 1949 to store and transfer coins/money. In this trunk/safe, Israeli coins were transferred from the Mint via ships from England to Israel. 10 pruta coins were minted in ...
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$
250
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$375
LOT 14:
Incredibly fascinating lot of personal items belonging to Peter James Coles, a British police officer in Mandate Palestine. 1. license of officer in the Palestine police, confirmation of a depositing of 10,000 mil from 1947, pass from August 1947, banknote of 6 pence to Palestine police, ticket ...
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$
450
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$200
LOT 15:
Swagger stick of a British officer made of wood with silvery handle. Has PP (Palestine Police) and a crown on it. 70cm length. In overall good condition. Some dents and wear (refer to pictures).
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$
200
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LOT 16:
Antique enamel light fixture with a pair of screws labelled PR (Palestine Railways), perhaps having originally been from the train station in Mandate era. 24cm diameter. Length: 35cm. Has been rewired and works.
Start price:
$
90
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$220
LOT 17:
Palestine police officer's club and whip (for horse), with engraving: A. L. Callan, #319 and Palestine Police. Made of wood wrapped in leather with mother of pearl and copper elements. 55cm length and 95cm length.
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$
220
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LOT 18:
Meter/tape measure from 1941 in original case by John Rabone & Sons. Birmingham, England. In working condition. 100 feet. 16cm diameter. The very beginning of the meter appears to be missing.
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$
40
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LOT 19:
Mappin & Webb antique silver and original glass teacup. Weight: 148g. 10.5cm diameter x 14.5cm width x 8cm height.
Start price:
$
110
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$190
LOT 20:
Collection of twelve pens in a "made in Palestine" Napolean box. Included is an antique iron stand for fountain pens and glass inkwell with horse and rider cover made of brass.
Start price:
$
80
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$420
LOT 21:
Judaica: Antique rare etrog box made of silver. Estimated to be from Germany or Prussia, circa 1830. Stands on four sculpted legs (eagle talons holding balls design). 12 hallmarks. Measurements: 10cm height x 14cm length x 11cm depth. Weight: 515g. In good condition.
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$
400
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$70
LOT 22:
Antique pocket watch by Doxa with gilded Art Nouveau style numbers. Hangs on wooden stand in the design of a grandfather clock. 26cm height x 10cm width. Not in working condition.
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$
70
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$100
LOT 23:
Wooden box belonginig to a professional jeweler, Avraham Ungar. 8 Herzl street, Tel Aviv. Box has two levels with tools: magnifying glass made of bronze, ring sizer, rods for checking gold, a leather case for magnifying glass. Also included are tens of pieces of jewelry and old gemstones (no ...
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$
100
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Sold for:
$80
LOT 24:
Baccarat crystal silverware stands. Made in France. 11/12 pieces. In original box. Each stand is signed. 13 very small chips.
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$
80
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LOT 24.5:
Double inkwell made of onyx with chiseled camel resting at center. Egyption Revival style. End of 19th - early 20th century. 27cm width x 17cm x 12cm height. In overall good condition with minor chips and one small break that was restored.
Start price:
$
160
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$150
LOT 25:
Art Deco German silver wallet made of embroidered silver links. Hung by a delicate silver strap. Marked. Weight: 335g. 17cm height x 15cm width.
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$
150
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LOT 26:
Antique gilded pocket watch by Buren, hangs on Art Nouveau stand made of brass. 7cm height x 5cm width. Not in working condition.
Start price:
$
60
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$170
LOT 27:
Bernard Dov Friedlander, sugar cube tongs and napkin holder. Both are silver plated. Both designed by Friedlander and made in Israel, circa 1940's. Tongs: 10cm length. Napkin holder: 6cm x 3cm.
Start price:
$
35
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$320
LOT 28:
John Pawson high design silver plated teapot. Sleek, modern and very high quality. Length from handle to spout: 23cm. 20cm diameter x 17cm height. In overall good condition with one small dent at side (refer to pictures). . פרסים: Blueprint Architect of the Year (2005) RSA Royal Designer for ...
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$
250
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$190
LOT 28.5:
Large WMF Art Nouveau tray made of pewter with Ivy design. 72cm width x 46cm length x 9cm height.
Start price:
$
180
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$130
LOT 29:
Antique pocket watch with enamel face and Roman numerals. Hangs on wooden stand with brass eagle at top and floral embellishments. 47cm height x 15cm widh x 6cm depth. Not in woring condition.
Start price:
$
60
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$90
LOT 30:
Spice tower/ "besamim" made of silver 835 with shtichel work of Star of David and flora motifs. With gilded flags and bells. Made in Israel, circa 1940's. Marked. Weight: 83g. 23cm height x 6cm diameter.
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$
50
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LOT 30.5:
Ornate Torah Ark (Aron Kodesh) by artist Gadi Nataf. Made of sterling silver with 18 karat gold embellishments. The regal Torah Ark holds Megillat Ruth. It has space to fit a small Torah. Even the interior is full of intricate design. Engraved, in Hebrew, Gadi and Yehuda Nataf, Jerusalem, 2010. ...
Start price:
$
8,500
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Sold for:
$80
LOT 31:
Antique railroad pocket watch by Lonville ith enamel face and Roman numerals. Hangs on stand made of ormolu. 20cm hight x 7cm width. Not in working condition.
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$
60
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LOT 32:
Collection of antique decorative collector spoons with enamel. Weight: 28.5g. 10.5cm length.
Start price:
$
40
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Sold for:
$25
LOT 33:
Napkin ring made of Imperial Russian silver 84, circa 1880. Hallmarked. With engraved flora motif. With space for monogram. Weight: 19.27g. 4.5cm diameter x 3.5cm height.
Start price:
$
15
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Sold for:
$45
LOT 34:
Antique Russian empire butter knife made of silver 84. Marked and dated, 1889. Weight: 43.8g. 19.5cm x 3cm. In very good condition.
Start price:
$
45
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$25
LOT 35:
Antique silver spoon, Russian empire silver 84. Marked and dated, 1870. Delicate geometric engraving on back and with a curled handle. 13cm length. Weight: 21.22g. In good condition.
Start price:
$
25
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$140
LOT 35.5:
Pocket watch by Favre Heinrich made of silver. Depose mechanism with enamel face and Roman numerals and key. In bell shaped case. 47mm diameter. 15cm height x 10cm diameter. Watch is without glass but in working condition (no warranty).
Start price:
$
60
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Sold for:
$80
LOT 36:
Silver kiddush cup, Imperial Russia 84 silver with delicate engraving. Weight: 48g. 73mm height x 62mm diameter. Marked. In very good condition.
Start price:
$
50
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$50
LOT 37:
Spice/"besamim" box, made in Israel, made of sterling silver. With cutting "bore minay bsamim" and delicate filigree work at head. 7cm height. 5cm diameter. Weight: 33.6g. Marked. In very good condition.
Start price:
$
35
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Sold for:
$110
LOT 38:
Torah pointer made of silver with beautiful handmade detailwork. Weight: 9.8g. 10cm. One small dent but in overall good condition.
Start price:
$
50
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$180
LOT 39:
"Mayim Achronim" made of silver , with embossing and engraving. Marked 800. Weight: 213g. Height of bowl: 8cm. Height of cup: 8.5cm. Diamter of bowl: about 9.5cm. In good condition.
Start price:
$
180
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Sold for:
$60
LOT 40:
Beautiful silver napkin holder made of silver 800 with scene of shepherd playing the flute with sheep and a dog surrounded by grapevine in Rococo style. Weight: 83g. 11cm x 8cm.
Start price:
$
40
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$110
LOT 41:
Silver plated box for etrog or anything else. Made in Warsaw by J. Ehrlich. Late 19th - early 20th century. With delicate shtichel work and place for monogram. 12cm length x 9cm height x 10cm depth.
Start price:
$
80
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LOT 42:
Antique kosher seal from Eastern Europe with Star of David on both sides.
Start price:
$
40
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Sold for:
$120
LOT 42.5:
First Aid kit made of tin with Israeli emblem on box and many items from Israel included: 1. container for needles by M. Shamir 2. three syringes, most labeled M. Bar 3. jar for pills 4. a pair of envelopes for medication 5. gauze and an old bandage. 6. Dr. Arye Alotin, Magen David Adom, First ...
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$
120
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LOT 42.6:
First Aid booklet from January 1959; printed in Tel Aviv. Includes tables and illustrations. 9 issues in the folder. Complete and rare.
Start price:
$
50
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