Lot 10
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A PAIR OF MOROCCAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH FINIALS, 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • height 11 1/2 in.
  • 29 cm
the octagonal lantern tops with ogee arches, fitted with stars over colored grounds, all chased with dense foliage, each hung with eight bells

Provenance

A Treasured Legacy: The Michael and Judy Steinhardt Judaica Collection, Sotheby's, New York, 29 April 2013, lot 326

Condition

Two glass panels broken, some glass not fitting tightly.
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

A similar pair is in the Stieglitz Collection at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, cat no. 15, p. 46.