Machzor in magnificent silver binding. Rome, after 1815.

Silver, repoussé and engraved (marked several times with municipal mark of the city of Rome, in use beginning 1815, and diamond-shaped maker’s mark); print on paper; wood.

Machzor in heavy silver binding, repoussé on both sides with an identical symmetrical pattern featuring rich vegetal patterns, and, at center, a large cartouche in relief, bearing what is presumably a heraldic coat of arms (of an unidentified family): an eagle with a leaf in its beak. To the left and right of the eagle are the engraved initials G.A. Spine with matching pattern, consisting of one large flower and two half-flowers. Fancy pair of silver buckles.

Book: Year-round Italian rite machzor, Parts I and II. Venice: Bragadin, [1772]. Two parts of machzor in a single volume.

Part I: 224 [i.e. 284] leaves. Part II: 322 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Numerous stains, including dampstains; considerable browning to some leaves. Wear and creases. Tears, including open tears, affecting text, some mended with paper and adhesive tape. New endpapers. Silver binding: 18.5 cm. Overall good condition. Minor blemishes to edges and buckles.