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A NORTH AFRICAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH CROWN
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked twice on base band with French Minerva head standard.
- parcel-gilt silver
- diameter 9 1/2 in.
- 24.2 cm
the large Italian style crown chased with six inscribed cartouches surrounded by stiff chased foliage.
Provenance
Sotheby's Tel Aviv, Important Judaica, April 28, 1992, lot 424
Condition
One cartouche applied by rivets with an inscribed panel, presumably a correction. Interior shows remains of inner framework, otherwise good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The chased Hebrew inscriptions read: "Sacred to the Lord, in memory of the soul of the venerable and honorable, and precious Rabbi Massoud Zermati, [Donated by] Rabbi Hayyim son of Aaron son of Yeshua in the year [5]547 (1887)."