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A German silver Torah pointer from the Hevra Kadisha, Hamburg, circa 1745
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- silver
- length 10 1/2 in.
- 26.5 cm.
the hexagonal upper section surmounted by a spherical knop, lower faceted section with pointed hand, the whole engraved with lengthy Hebrew inscriptions and dated 1745 (equivalent to), some repairs, marked with maker's mark IK in heart and Hamburg town mark.
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's New York, December 2007, lot 40.
Condition
Lead solder repairs through to middle, mount for top ring goes over part of inscription.
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 inscription translates as follows:
Upper shaft: "A donation from the Hevra Kadisha which they gave last Hanukah 5505 (=1745) and it was engraved on the 33rd day of the omer. The officers Abraham son of Baruch, Leib son of R. Tzvi";
Lower shaft: "Herz son of Aberli, Mendel son of Ber, Isaac son of Mendel";
Knop, sides: "Meir son of Y'ddle, officer of the Hevra Kadisha in the year 1790";
Knop, top: "Joseph son of Rabbi Meir Falk, officer of the Hevra Kadisha"
Upper shaft: "A donation from the Hevra Kadisha which they gave last Hanukah 5505 (=1745) and it was engraved on the 33rd day of the omer. The officers Abraham son of Baruch, Leib son of R. Tzvi";
Lower shaft: "Herz son of Aberli, Mendel son of Ber, Isaac son of Mendel";
Knop, sides: "Meir son of Y'ddle, officer of the Hevra Kadisha in the year 1790";
Knop, top: "Joseph son of Rabbi Meir Falk, officer of the Hevra Kadisha"