Auction 103 Part 1 Jewish Ceremonial Art | Illustrated Scrolls and Manuscripts | Engravings and Graphic Art | Ketubot | Hebraica

Six Silver Amulets – Italy, 19th and Early 20th Century

Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,625
Including buyer's premium
Six amulets. [Italy, 19th and early 20th century].
Silver sheet, repoussé and stamped; silver, cast and engraved (unmarked).

1-3. Three silver-sheet amulets of similar design: a central heart inscribed "Shaddai", surrounded by vegetal motifs; a flame-like ornament at the top and an angel-like ornament at the bottom (one of the amulets features an additional pair of angels, flanking the flame). Two mounted of the amulets are set leather bases covered with red velvet, with suspension rings.

4-5. Two silver-sheet amulets of similar design: heart-shaped, with the word "Shaddai" at the center and a flame-like ornament at top.

6. Cast silver amulet in architectural design, engraved with the text of the Priestly Blessing ("Birkat Kohanim").

Size Varies, 8X4 to 18X11.5 cm. Overall good condition. Minor dents and breaks to sheet-silver amulets.
Mezuzah Cases and Amulets
Mezuzah Cases and Amulets