Important Judaica
Important Judaica
An Italian Silver Book Binding, Maker's Mark MB with Figure Holding Emblems Between, Probably for Marc'Antonio Belotto of Padua, 1766/88
Lot Closed
June 16, 07:07 PM GMT
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
An Italian Silver Book Binding, Maker's Mark MB with Figure Holding Emblems Between, Probably for Marc'Antonio Belotto of Padau, 1766/88
both covers embossed with coats of arms in baroque cartouches under coronets on matted and trellis grounds, the hinges and clasp with corded borders, now fitted with a blank book with gilt edges, maker's mark only stamped twice on both covers, and once on each clasp
Length 7 in.
18 cm
Sotheby's New York, 5 June 2019, lot 124
The heraldic emblems are those of the Altaras (lion with sheaf of wheat) and Archivolti or Pincherele (spray of flowers) families.