Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Torah Scroll with a wooden case [Eretz Israel, first half of 20th century] Ink on parchment, “Wallish” [Sefardi] writing. In “Parashat Ha’azinu” the lines are not aligned on the inside of the text. Wooden case. On both parts of the case, in the inside, are attached two dedicatory sheets behind glass panels. On one is written: "This Torah scroll itself and not the case were deposited with the Aleppo Community in the Mahaneh Yehuda Neighborhood by Rabbi David Laniado for reading every Shabbat and Festival, which was rescued, and if he demands its return within three complete years it shall be returned to him.” Rabbi David Laniado (1900-1970), an illustrious and righteous man, was from the Aleppo Community in Jerusalem. In his later days served as Rabbi in Kefar Shalem and was famous for his book “Holy Men of Aleppo” a basic book on the history of the Rabbis in Aram Zova (Aleppo). He dealt a lot with communal matters, and among his activities was saving Torah scrolls from captivity and from being plundered. He saved Torah scrolls from Hebron in the riots of 1929, and from the Old City of Jerusalem, after it fell to the Jordanians in 1948. Similarly he collected Torah scrolls that were brought from the Diaspora by immigrants from the East, when their communities were disbanded, and donated them to synagogues in the immigrant camps and neighborhoods. The place where he kept the collected Torah scrolls was the Siliorah Synagogue for immigrants from Aleppo in the Mahaneh Yehuda Neighborhood, near his home. As evident from the dedication in this Torah scroll, it was also saved by Rabbi David Laniado and donated temporarily to the Siliorah Synagogue. It is not clear which event is referred to, perhaps this is one of the Torah scrolls he rescued in 1929. Goat skin parchment (or similar material). Narrow columns (column width approx. 10 cm, 51 lines per column. Column height: 54cm. The scroll is invalid and damaged. Damaged by dampness, holes and large tears (caused by rodents). In a number of sheets the text is blurred, lacking or erased. Some of the sheets are separated. The ink in the dedication inside the case is rubbed.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $10,000
Sold for: $20,000
Including buyer's premium
Torah scroll in an original case with decorative items. Tunisia, [first half of 20th cent.]. Parchment; wooden case; Gartel of cast silver; brass ornamentations; finials made of silver with brass ornamentations; mantle with gold threads embroidery. ~ Torah scroll. Whitish parchment. Fine Sephardic scribal writing. Parchment height: 54 cm. 42 lines per column. *Attached is a report of a computerized examination. The scroll can be easily restored. ~Wooden case of a dozen panels, its head surrounded by a "crown" of wooden ornaments carved in the form of harps. A commemorative dedication on the upper part made of set light wood pieces:"Lemenuchat [Hashem Hatov]Avraham ben Moshe Gabizon deceased Sh'vat 21 1935". The initials of the deceased are set on the front in Latin characters: "e.g." On the lower part of the case front is a nailed tin plaque with the inscription "Moshe Gabizon and his sons…". Height: 86 cm, diameter: 39 cm. Scratches and missing or damaged panels. ~ Mantle, made of fabric covered with Bordeaux colored velvet (worn and torn) and richly embroidered with golden threads and miniature metal disks (sequins). "Three Gates" appear in the center of the mantle within them the inscription: "…for the resting in peace…who died young, Avraham ben Moshe Gabizon…". Above the gates and on their sides appear lions, eagles, birds and butterflies; a pair of vases and four flower-pots with peacocks and birds. On the upper part are two loops for hanging. Height: 67 cm, width: 134 cm. Tears, amendments and patches. An exceptional ornament is attached to the "crown" on the upper part of the case, made of a dozen panels made of cast, silver and brass. Each panel is of foliage design in the form of a harp. A dedication is engraved on the panels: " for… Avraham ben Moshe Gabizon who died young…". Length: 125 cm, height: 19 cm. Several brass ornaments are missing. ~ Pair of large finials, made of impressed and engraved silver. On the posts appears an engraved dedication as the above "…Avraham ben Moshe Gabizon…". Brass medallions in various shapes are applied to the finials: hands spread as in a Priestly Blessing, memorial candle, a hand pouring water (symbol of a funeral), harp, Tablets of the Law, and more. Five hooks for hanging bell chains protrude from the edges (one finial lacks chain and bells; the other lacks hook, a bell and a chain with a bell). Height: 47. 5 cm. Damages, Slightly bent. Missing decorative parts.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $4,750
Including buyer's premium
Torah Finials (Rimonim). North Africa [Tunisia?], 20th century. Silver (unmarked), cast and engraved. Designed as towers, On the sides of the latticework hang medallions in various shapes: Palms of hands (emblem of Cohen); hand pouring water (emblem of Levi); Holy ark and cherubs; Tablets of the Law; altar and tunic. From the sides come out hooks for chains of bells [most chains missing]. Dedication on the stems: "For the rest of Simon Parineti, passed away August 1929.” Height: 47 cm. Missing bell chains. Threading at top of one of the finials is damaged.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $2,500
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
Pair of Torah finials. [Morocco, 19th cent.]. Silver (unmarked), cast, engraved and bent. Cylinder shaped. Decorated with arabesque designs. Chains ending with conic bells are hanging from the upper part. Each finial has a pointed top made of bent posts (one is missing). Height: 33 cm. Some damages and bendings.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $5,500
Unsold
A pair of Torah finials. Vienna, [turn of the 20th cent.]. Silver (marked on the base) cast, engraved and sawn. Tier of bells (three bells missing from each finial). Height: 39 cm. Several cracks and bending to bases.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $4,000
Unsold
A pair of Torah finials. Austro-Hungary, 19th century. Silver (marked), cast, engraved and sawn. Two tiers of bells (most of the bells are missing). Dedication of the year 1894 on the rods of both finials from the Timișoara (Romania) congregation: "…Yitzchak Haim Halevi, Avraham Yeuda Gershon…Sepharadim Timișoara.." ["Sepharadim" was the name given to the Hassidic community in the city, who prayed according to Sephardic custom]. Height: 33 cm. Minor bending.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $6,000
Sold for: $8,125
Including buyer's premium
Torah crown. Galicia / Poland, 19th century. Silver, filigree; gemstones, metal ornaments. Crown on which a smaller crown is positioned with an additional ornament, a wreath of leaves pointed upwards and topped by an eagle. Medallions on the lower part of the crown are decorated with foliage designs to which there have been added metal-ornaments in the form of deer and lions. The arms are set with blue and red gemstones. Leaves-like ornaments between the arms from which bells are hanging. A larger bell inside. The base of the small crown is decorated with metal ornaments as above in the form of eagles and set with gemstones. Amongst its arms are conic posts ending with bells. In its inner part is an additional bell. Height: 42.5 cm, base diameter: 21.5 cm, maximum diameter: 25 cm. Brass plaques were added (in the 20th cent.) to the inner part for solidity.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $1,500
Unsold
Torah pointer. Poland, [c. 1820]. Cast and engraved silver. Marked; maker's mark "GK". Length: 31.5 cm.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $200
Unsold
Two Torah pointers. North Africa / France, [late 19th cent.]. Silver (marked) cast and engraved; brass cast and engraved. Thin and long Torah Pointers. On the silver pointer appear French marks and initials of the owner (Latin characters). Length: 23.5 cm; 11.5 cm.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $2,200
Sold for: $2,750
Including buyer's premium
Torah shield. England, first half of 20th Century. Silver (stamped), cast, engraved and sawn. Frame with baroque design and flowers. Ornaments that are screwed into center of shield: pair of lions holding aTorah crown with a Star of David at the top. Open holy ark, on its doors are engraved the Ten Commandments. On two sides are a pair of decorated pillars (ornament or compartment for holding a plate with name of the Torah portion– missing). Chains for hanging. Dedication in Hebrew and English From Ze’ev Koshelson and his wife to the memory of their son Judah “who was killed on the battlefield in the Great War in August 1917”. Height: 30 cm. Width: 24 cm.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Torah shield. Germany, 20th century. Cast copper, silver plated. Tablets of the Law and two lions appear in the center. On the lower part is a rectangular box for placing plaques with the Weekly Torah portion or the holiday. A large Torah crown appears on the upper part of the shield. In the background is a decoration in the shape of a "Parochet". Openwork at the edges (partly broken). Two loops for chains on the sides (upper loop is missing). Maximal width: 25 cm. Maximal height: 35 cm.
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Judaica
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Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
July 2, 2013
Opening: $350
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
Torah Shield. [Caucasia? First half of 20th cent]. Tin-silver, sawn and engraved. Torah shield with geometric decorations, borders decorated with small balls. Two sawn niches to which two silver plaques are attached with nails adorned with the Ten Commandments topped with crowns. Length: 13 cm, width: 20.5 cm.
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