Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $200
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Moses and the tablets of the Law. Bronze cast, [manufactured by Barre, Paris?], 1827.
On the front appears the portrait of Moses and the writing "Moses Master of All Prophets"; on the reverse the Tablets of the Law and the year - 1827. Diameter 3.5 cm. Good condition. Pin-hole, minor damages at borders.
On the front appears the portrait of Moses and the writing "Moses Master of All Prophets"; on the reverse the Tablets of the Law and the year - 1827. Diameter 3.5 cm. Good condition. Pin-hole, minor damages at borders.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
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Medal commemorating the seventieth birthday of Yitzchak Noach Manheimer. Cast bronze. Austria, 1863.
Manheimer (1793-1865) - teacher and a reform preacher, one of the founders of the Vienna Version (compromise between the traditional and reform Jews in the Vienna Great Synagogue, relating to observance of religion in the first half of 19th century). The portrait of Manheimer appears on one side of the medal, and the inscription "Dr. I.N. Mannheimer Prediger der Israelit Gemeinde in Wien". On the reverse: "Zum Siebzigsten Geburtstage" and a verse from Psalms. Diameter: 5.1 cm. Good condition. Minor scratches.
Manheimer (1793-1865) - teacher and a reform preacher, one of the founders of the Vienna Version (compromise between the traditional and reform Jews in the Vienna Great Synagogue, relating to observance of religion in the first half of 19th century). The portrait of Manheimer appears on one side of the medal, and the inscription "Dr. I.N. Mannheimer Prediger der Israelit Gemeinde in Wien". On the reverse: "Zum Siebzigsten Geburtstage" and a verse from Psalms. Diameter: 5.1 cm. Good condition. Minor scratches.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $120
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Otto Hirschfled, casted bronze plate. [Germany, 1913]. Commemorating his 70th birthday. Hirschfeldג€™s profile is embossed upon one side. Signature of artist on lower right corner: Sturm; on second side Hirschfeld is depicted lecturing before students.
Hirschfeld (1843-1922) - Professor of History and Jewish archeologist of German origin. 7.8x6.7 cm. Very good condition.
Hirschfeld (1843-1922) - Professor of History and Jewish archeologist of German origin. 7.8x6.7 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
II Internationales Tennis-Turnir 11-19 Juni 1927, III Preis. Damen Einzelspiel - Wanderpokal d. Hakoah [Second International Tennis Tournament, 11-19 June, 1927. Third award]. Medal plate on behalf of the "HaKoג€™ach Vienna" sport club, awarded in the womenג€™s tennis competition. Austria, 1927. Maximal size: 7.3x4.5 cm. Good condition. Few oxidation marks. Placed within original case.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
Including buyer's premium
[Sport Club] S.C. HaKoah 1937. Two plaques, probably given as a prize to participants in a sports competition.
Cast bronze, silver-plated cast bronze. Vienna (manufacturer's stamps on the reverse), 1937. On the silver-plated plaque "2" is engraved, on the other plaque "3" is engraved.
4.1x3.1 cm. Good condition.
Cast bronze, silver-plated cast bronze. Vienna (manufacturer's stamps on the reverse), 1937. On the silver-plated plaque "2" is engraved, on the other plaque "3" is engraved.
4.1x3.1 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $150
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1. Souvenir of the cornerstone laying for "Yeshivat Rabeinu Ya'akov Yossef New York Winkelstein", December 1928.
2-4. Three souvenir medals of "Bnei Zion" Talmud Torah of Bobov Chassidut:"ג€¦in memory of Shalom Shragaג€¦"; "in memory of ג€¦ג€¦ג€¦Moshe ben Ya'akov HaCohen" (gilded). The four medals are of cast bronze, diameter 3.3-3.5 cm. Good condition.
2-4. Three souvenir medals of "Bnei Zion" Talmud Torah of Bobov Chassidut:"ג€¦in memory of Shalom Shragaג€¦"; "in memory of ג€¦ג€¦ג€¦Moshe ben Ya'akov HaCohen" (gilded). The four medals are of cast bronze, diameter 3.3-3.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $400
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Medal-amulet. Silver? (Unstamped). Eretz Israel, 1920.
On one side, the inscription "The merit of Jerusalem will protect you 5680, the year of redemption" is prominent between two branches and at the top is a small Magen David; on the other side are decorations, a Magen David in which the name of G-d appears - the letters Shin, Dalet, Yud. Possibly, the amulet was struck in honor of the appointment of Herbert Samuel as High Commissioner of Palestine in the atmosphere of joy that permeated Eretz Israel and the world with the appointment of a Jew to that position. Diameter: 2.5 cm. Good condition.
On one side, the inscription "The merit of Jerusalem will protect you 5680, the year of redemption" is prominent between two branches and at the top is a small Magen David; on the other side are decorations, a Magen David in which the name of G-d appears - the letters Shin, Dalet, Yud. Possibly, the amulet was struck in honor of the appointment of Herbert Samuel as High Commissioner of Palestine in the atmosphere of joy that permeated Eretz Israel and the world with the appointment of a Jew to that position. Diameter: 2.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
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Brass coin-like amulet, for wearing around neck. In the center, the shape of a Magen David, names of angels, combinations of letters and names; on margins, names of the four rivers: Gichon, Pishon, Euphrates, Chidekel.
Diameter: 3 cm. Good condition.
Diameter: 3 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $425
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Medal Mֳ¼nzkalender [calendar]. Vienna, Austria: Keren HaYesod Office, 1936-1937.
Bronze casting; original paper and cardboard package, printed.
On one side: a figure of a worker lifting iron beams, calendars for several months and Hebrew writing: "Shavuot", "Pesach", "Yom Kippur" and "Rosh Hashana". On other side: Hebrew writing "Keren HaYesod 5697-5798" and decorations of a menorah, wheat, olive, grapes, and a pomegranate. Original paper and cardboard package, printed, with blessing on behalf of the management of Keren HaYesod in honor of 1937 and requesting a contribution (in German).
Diameter of medal: 4 cm. Very good condition. Package: 20x17 cm, with address of recipient. Good condition.
Bronze casting; original paper and cardboard package, printed.
On one side: a figure of a worker lifting iron beams, calendars for several months and Hebrew writing: "Shavuot", "Pesach", "Yom Kippur" and "Rosh Hashana". On other side: Hebrew writing "Keren HaYesod 5697-5798" and decorations of a menorah, wheat, olive, grapes, and a pomegranate. Original paper and cardboard package, printed, with blessing on behalf of the management of Keren HaYesod in honor of 1937 and requesting a contribution (in German).
Diameter of medal: 4 cm. Very good condition. Package: 20x17 cm, with address of recipient. Good condition.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $220
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1. Medal commemorating 300 years of US Jewry. New York, 1954. Bronze casting. On one side, figures of a man, woman and child on background of a map of America; on reverse side, "American Jewish Tercentenary, 1654-1954". Diameter: 7.5 cm. Very good condition.
2-3. Fancy Program, The Tercentenary Dinner - festive evening in honor of USA Jewish Tercentenary, with the participation of the US President, in the Astor Hotel in New York. New York, October 1954. Attached: dinner menu, printed on high quality paper. 25.5 cm. Very good condition.
2-3. Fancy Program, The Tercentenary Dinner - festive evening in honor of USA Jewish Tercentenary, with the participation of the US President, in the Astor Hotel in New York. New York, October 1954. Attached: dinner menu, printed on high quality paper. 25.5 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $400
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Eight medals in honor of commemoration of anniversaries of synagogues throughout the world, or bearing seals of structures of synagogues. All bronze casted, some coated with gold or silver, two silver casted.
Great Synagogue in Orhei, Moldova (memento from assembly of people of Orhei); Touro Synagogue (Touro, U.S.A., oldest synagogue in Northern America) - two medals, one silver casted; first synagogue in Rishon LeZion, medal designed by Yaג€™akov Agam; Hoicha Shul, Krakow; synagogues in Madrid and Toledo; Alt-Neu-Shul synagogue (Stronova), Prague; Neue Synagoge - New Synagogue, Berlin - silver casted medal. Various sizes and conditions.
Great Synagogue in Orhei, Moldova (memento from assembly of people of Orhei); Touro Synagogue (Touro, U.S.A., oldest synagogue in Northern America) - two medals, one silver casted; first synagogue in Rishon LeZion, medal designed by Yaג€™akov Agam; Hoicha Shul, Krakow; synagogues in Madrid and Toledo; Alt-Neu-Shul synagogue (Stronova), Prague; Neue Synagoge - New Synagogue, Berlin - silver casted medal. Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 18 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
December 7, 2011
Opening: $600
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Flower of the Holy Land. Isac Chagise Edition Jerusalem. [Beginning of 20th century].
"Shoshanta" in lithographic print, sold as a souvenir to tourists and Jews from the Diaspora. Eight paper-cut triangles; folded one into another to create the shape of a triangle that reminds you of a rose and on the reverse side, there is a colored rose. Illustrations of holy sites in Eretz Israel arranged in two circles: in the inner circle illustrations are printed in a round frame portraying Yad Avshalom, Metzudat David and other sites; in the outer circle, more important sites: the Holy Temple site, Jerusalem from four directions, praying near the Western Wall, etc. - all in golden frames. In the center of the rose, the details of the printer Isac Chagise appear as above and the word "fish" as well. Placed in original yellowish cover, made of nine illustrations of holy sites in Eretz Israel that can be opened and folded. See Kedem Catalogue No. 9, Item 388 and see: "Amanut V'Omanut B'Eretz Yisrael B'Meah 19", page 207. Open cover: 33.5x29 cm, folded: 14.5x11 cm, detached into three parts. Shoshanta: 27x27 cm, detached into three parts.
"Shoshanta" in lithographic print, sold as a souvenir to tourists and Jews from the Diaspora. Eight paper-cut triangles; folded one into another to create the shape of a triangle that reminds you of a rose and on the reverse side, there is a colored rose. Illustrations of holy sites in Eretz Israel arranged in two circles: in the inner circle illustrations are printed in a round frame portraying Yad Avshalom, Metzudat David and other sites; in the outer circle, more important sites: the Holy Temple site, Jerusalem from four directions, praying near the Western Wall, etc. - all in golden frames. In the center of the rose, the details of the printer Isac Chagise appear as above and the word "fish" as well. Placed in original yellowish cover, made of nine illustrations of holy sites in Eretz Israel that can be opened and folded. See Kedem Catalogue No. 9, Item 388 and see: "Amanut V'Omanut B'Eretz Yisrael B'Meah 19", page 207. Open cover: 33.5x29 cm, folded: 14.5x11 cm, detached into three parts. Shoshanta: 27x27 cm, detached into three parts.
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