Lot 571
Pair of Torah Finials – Morocco-Egypt
Pair of Torah finials. Morocco or Egypt, [early 20th century]. Silver (added weight?) cast and engraved. Massive finials, adorned with fine stripes of decorations in vegetal patterns. Six chains are suspended from the upper part with bells at their ends. Engraved dedication on the handles: “In memory of Habib Toledano”. Height: 30.5 cm. Good condition. Loose screw to one finial. Bends and some damages. Old soldering repairs. See: “50 Rimmonim – a Selection of Torah Finials from a European Family Collection”, Catalogue of an exhibition at the Tel-Aviv University (The Judaica Museum, The Cymbalista Synagogue and Jewish Heritage Center, 1998), Item 25.
