Lot 20
  • 20

An Italian silver book binding, maker's mark GR probably for Giulio Ruberti, Forli, circa 1770

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • marked with maker and city marks on front and back; fitted with Mahzor mi-Kol ha-Shannah, an Italian rite prayerbook, Venice 1750
  • Silver
  • height 7 1/8 in.
  • 18cm
boldly chased with baroque ornament enclosing chased coats of arms, conforming silver clasps

Provenance

The arms are possibly those of the Foa family (two lions flanking either side of a palm tree) and either the Modigliani or the Galico family (a rooster).

Sotheby's, Tel Aviv, A Collection from the Sassoon Family Estate, 25 & 27 October 2001, lot 9

Condition

spine separating from hinges at top and bottom, otherwise good, chasing still crisp and strong design
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