Auction 94 Kodesh books, Rabanic manuscripts, Zionism, Erez Israel. Judaica, archaeology and Jewish art
Jul 19, 2016
Israel
 3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 107:

Pair of silver finials. Iraq, start of 20th century


Start price:
$ 800
Estimated price:
$1300 - $1000
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Pair of silver finials. Iraq, start of 20th century
Pair of silver finials for a Torah scroll. Iraq, start of the 20th century.
27 cm. tall, maximal diameter of 6 cm.
Casted, repoussé silver. Each finial is tower-shaped, stands on a cylindrical leg and has delicate repoussé work with floral designs and birds on its tower. Eight small rings connect to chains and end with tear-shaped bells. Engraved at the top of the tower: A Star of David and the primitively engraved Hebrew word: Zion. Primitive Hebrew engraving of the name Shlomo ben David on each leg.
One finial is missing 4 chains. Fine condition.