Elaborate certificate of appreciation, handwritten and decorated, presented by the board of the Jewish community of Arad to Vilmos Bing, president of the community, upon his retirement. Arad (Transylvania, today Romania), [1897]. Hungarian, with some Hebrew.

Certificate presented on the retirement of Vilmos Bing from his position as president of the Neolog Jewish community of Arad, after nine years of service (1888-1897). The certificate details his contribution to the community, the development of its religious, cultural, and social institutions, and the prosperity, growth, and stability achieved under his leadership. The final two pages bear the signatures of over twenty board members.

Written on six large, thick paper leaves; calligraphic script, with large decorated initials and ornamental vegetal and geometric borders. The upper part of the title page border features a monogram with the initials VB (Vilmos Bing).

Luxurious leather binding adorned with gilt metal ornaments and colorful enamel reliefs, executed with meticulous craftsmanship. The front cover features an additional VB monogram; the back cover bears a gilt plaque with the years 1888-1897 in blue enamel – the years of Bing’s presidency.

[6] leaves. 44X35 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Tissue guards lined with bluish fabric, slightly torn at edges. Binding approx. 45.5X36 cm. Good condition. Minor marginal stains and wear.