Hammersite is proud to present items from the fabulous Islamic collection of the late Yossi Benyaminoff. Most of the items in the auction were exhibited and on loan at the Islamic Art Museum, The Israel Museum and other museums around the world.
Also featured in the auction is a collection of spice containers and other Judaica items from the Dr Eliyahu Yuval
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LOT 25308:
A Rare Massive Silver Belt (Shazam), Libya, Late 19th Early 20th Century
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Sold for: $500
Start price:
$
400
Estimated price :
$700 - $1,000
Buyer's Premium: 20%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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A Rare Massive Silver Belt (Shazam), Libya, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Description: Open work, linked rectangular elements terminating in a buckle decorated with open work, birds, flowers and scrolls. Typical Jewish craftsmanship. Fully marked.
Length: 100 cm
Weight: 517 gr
Provenance: The Yossi Benyaminoff collection estate.
Purchased at Sotheby's, according to an attached label, prob. during 1980's
Notes: Please note, the main image shows the full length of the belt cut into three parts.
Exhibitions: The Museum of Islamic Art, Jerusalem, 1986-2016.
