Auction 103 Part 1 Jewish Ceremonial Art | Illustrated Scrolls and Manuscripts | Engravings and Graphic Art | Ketubot | Hebraica
Pair of Torah Finials – Morocco, Ca. 1920s – Benisti Family
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Pair of Torah finials. [Morocco, ca. 1920s].
Silver, repoussé, stamped, and engraved (unmarked); chased; parcel-gilt.
Parcel-gilt finials, adorned with repeating vegetal motifs and two tiers of suspension chains with conical bell-shaped pendants. The shafts are decorated in chased vegetal patterns and inscribed with dedications:
"For the elevation of the soul of the esteemed, humble R. Yitzchak Benisti…". and
"For the merit and repose of the esteemed, humble R. Yitzchak Benisti…".
"For the elevation of the soul of the esteemed, humble R. Yitzchak Benisti…". and
"For the merit and repose of the esteemed, humble R. Yitzchak Benisti…".
Height: 32 cm. Max. width: 7.5 cm. Overall good condition. Minor blemishes, bends, and old soldering repairs. One chain missing.
Torah Scroll Ornaments
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