Auction 67
Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
By Kedem
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Sep 18, 2019
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 413:
Two Pairs of Silver Torah Scroll Finials - Yemen, Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century
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Sold for: $700
Start price:
$
400
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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Two Pairs of Silver Torah Scroll Finials - Yemen, Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century
Two pairs of silver finials, rare design. [Yemen, late 19th century or early 20th century].
Cast, engraved and soldered silver; granulation.
1. Small finials; octagonal body with cylindrical shaft, surmounted by a dome, topped in turn by a spherical knop with a conical finial. Facets engraved with geometric and vegetal patterns. Each facet is set with a ring on which hang two chains ending with bells. Ornate bands and granulation to seams.
Height: Approx. 24 cm. Fair-good condition. Bends. Breaks and losses. Lacking chains and bells.
2. Diamond-shaped body with cylindrical shaft, topped by a gadrooned spherical knop surmounted by a granulated finial. Body engraved with horizontal strips of vegetal and geometric patterns. Two rows of rings with suspended chains ending in bells set on knop and body.
Height: Approx. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Bends. Breaks and losses. Lacking chains, decorations and bells.
