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Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $12,000
Sold for: $15,000
Including buyer's premium
Collection of Items from the Home of the Husiatyn Rebbes, R. Yisrael Friedman and his Son-in-law R. Ya'akov Friedman.
The collection is composed of a set of cutlery for 12, used by the Husiatyn Rebbes at the time they resided in Vienna. They brought the set with them as they immigrated to Eretz Israel on the eve of WWII; silver notebook holder used by the Husiatyn rebbes; a Chumash with a dedication and glosses in the handwriting of R. Ya'akov of Husiatyn and a silver candlestick from the estate of the Husiatyn Rebbes. Enclosed with the collection is an authorization by the seller, a family member that had inherited the items and attests to their origin in the homes of the Rebbes.
Following is a detailed description of the items in the collection:
1. A set of cutlery for 12. Austria, 1920s. (Manufactured by Alexander Sturm). The set is composed of 12 small forks, 12 medium-sized forks, 12 large forks. 12 teaspoons, 12 medium-sized spoons, 12 tablespoons, 12 large knives, 12 medium-sized knives, 12 small knives, 3 sugar spoons and four serving cutlery.
2. One silver candlestick. Berlin, [late 19th century]. Height: 36.5 cm.
3. Five Books of the Torah (Mikra'ot Gedolot) in one volume. Published by Schocken, Berlin, 1937. Before the title page is a dedication in rhyme in the handwriting of R. Ya'akov Friedman of Husiatyn who dedicated the book as a gift for the bar-mitzvah of his son, Mordechai Shraga Bauminger. On the leaves of the Chumashim are dozens of (penciled) glosses in the handwriting of the Rebbe. Vol. 19.5 cm. Torn title page, most of it is missing.
4. Silver notebook holder (for "kvitlach" or personal notes) and for a pen. Russia, 1908-1917.
An oblong notebook holder, the inside and bottom are covered with a green velvet fabric [a kvittel handwritten by Rebbe Ya'akov of Husiatyn which matches this holder appeared in Kedem Catalog no. 10, Item 492]. Length: 26 cm. Width: 14 cm.
R. Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1858-1949, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 561-562), eldest of the Ruzhyn Rebbes, was the last grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn. He was born in 1858 to R. Mordechai Feivish of Husiatyn, and from 1894 succeeded him as Rebbe of Husiatyn. He was known for his adherence to the Ruzhyn tradition with his aristocratic manner and royal demeanor. He was also celebrated for his trait of truth. His uncle R. David Moshe of Chortkov said about him: "He is the truth". During WWI, he moved to Vienna and established his court together with the rest of the Ruzhyn rebbes.
He was very active on behalf of the settlements in Eretz Israel and in 1937 he himself made aliya and resided in Tel Aviv. With the rise of the Nazi party, he often urged his Chassidim to escape Europe and would say: "Whoever can sell should sell, and whoever cannot, should leave everything and flee from here with only his sack on his shoulder". Well known is the story of his prayer at the grave of the Or HaChaim in the presence of leading kabbalists [during the Holocaust, at the time the Nazi army commanded by Rommel was nearing Egypt and the lives of the Jews living in Eretz Israel were in great danger] at which time he announced that the enemy would not govern Eretz Israel. He died at the age of 92 on Chanuka of 1948. Amazingly, in his testament written in 1939, he requested to be buried in Jerusalem, however, "if this is not possible in Jerusalem" he requested to be buried in Safed or Tiberias. Since at the time of his death, the way to the Mount of Olives was blocked, he was buried in Tiberias.
His only son-in-law and successor is R. Ya'akov Friedman of Husiatyn (1879-1957, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 244-245), son of R. Yitzchak of Buhuşi and son-in-law of his uncle R. Yisrael of Husiatyn. Prominent scholar and erudite in Torah and Chassidism, he was also learned in secular studies. One of the founders of Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Yisrael in Vienna. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1937 and after the death of his illustrious father-in-law, was appointed his successor as Husiatyn Rebbe in Tel Aviv. Some of his Torah teachings are printed in the book Ohalei Ya'akov.
The Ruzhyn Rebbes were renowned for their special aristocratic conduct and their royal demeanor, fitting for descendants of King David. Most outstanding in this tradition was Rebbe Yisrael of Husiatyn who was famous for his royal conduct. A holy person, who lived his entire life with heavenly devotion to G-d, yet his conduct with other people was pleasant and kind, with royal manners. These utensils represent the wealth and royal conduct of the House of Ruzhyn.
Enclosed is the authorization of the seller, a family member who inherited these items.
The collection is composed of a set of cutlery for 12, used by the Husiatyn Rebbes at the time they resided in Vienna. They brought the set with them as they immigrated to Eretz Israel on the eve of WWII; silver notebook holder used by the Husiatyn rebbes; a Chumash with a dedication and glosses in the handwriting of R. Ya'akov of Husiatyn and a silver candlestick from the estate of the Husiatyn Rebbes. Enclosed with the collection is an authorization by the seller, a family member that had inherited the items and attests to their origin in the homes of the Rebbes.
Following is a detailed description of the items in the collection:
1. A set of cutlery for 12. Austria, 1920s. (Manufactured by Alexander Sturm). The set is composed of 12 small forks, 12 medium-sized forks, 12 large forks. 12 teaspoons, 12 medium-sized spoons, 12 tablespoons, 12 large knives, 12 medium-sized knives, 12 small knives, 3 sugar spoons and four serving cutlery.
2. One silver candlestick. Berlin, [late 19th century]. Height: 36.5 cm.
3. Five Books of the Torah (Mikra'ot Gedolot) in one volume. Published by Schocken, Berlin, 1937. Before the title page is a dedication in rhyme in the handwriting of R. Ya'akov Friedman of Husiatyn who dedicated the book as a gift for the bar-mitzvah of his son, Mordechai Shraga Bauminger. On the leaves of the Chumashim are dozens of (penciled) glosses in the handwriting of the Rebbe. Vol. 19.5 cm. Torn title page, most of it is missing.
4. Silver notebook holder (for "kvitlach" or personal notes) and for a pen. Russia, 1908-1917.
An oblong notebook holder, the inside and bottom are covered with a green velvet fabric [a kvittel handwritten by Rebbe Ya'akov of Husiatyn which matches this holder appeared in Kedem Catalog no. 10, Item 492]. Length: 26 cm. Width: 14 cm.
R. Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1858-1949, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 561-562), eldest of the Ruzhyn Rebbes, was the last grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn. He was born in 1858 to R. Mordechai Feivish of Husiatyn, and from 1894 succeeded him as Rebbe of Husiatyn. He was known for his adherence to the Ruzhyn tradition with his aristocratic manner and royal demeanor. He was also celebrated for his trait of truth. His uncle R. David Moshe of Chortkov said about him: "He is the truth". During WWI, he moved to Vienna and established his court together with the rest of the Ruzhyn rebbes.
He was very active on behalf of the settlements in Eretz Israel and in 1937 he himself made aliya and resided in Tel Aviv. With the rise of the Nazi party, he often urged his Chassidim to escape Europe and would say: "Whoever can sell should sell, and whoever cannot, should leave everything and flee from here with only his sack on his shoulder". Well known is the story of his prayer at the grave of the Or HaChaim in the presence of leading kabbalists [during the Holocaust, at the time the Nazi army commanded by Rommel was nearing Egypt and the lives of the Jews living in Eretz Israel were in great danger] at which time he announced that the enemy would not govern Eretz Israel. He died at the age of 92 on Chanuka of 1948. Amazingly, in his testament written in 1939, he requested to be buried in Jerusalem, however, "if this is not possible in Jerusalem" he requested to be buried in Safed or Tiberias. Since at the time of his death, the way to the Mount of Olives was blocked, he was buried in Tiberias.
His only son-in-law and successor is R. Ya'akov Friedman of Husiatyn (1879-1957, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 244-245), son of R. Yitzchak of Buhuşi and son-in-law of his uncle R. Yisrael of Husiatyn. Prominent scholar and erudite in Torah and Chassidism, he was also learned in secular studies. One of the founders of Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Yisrael in Vienna. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1937 and after the death of his illustrious father-in-law, was appointed his successor as Husiatyn Rebbe in Tel Aviv. Some of his Torah teachings are printed in the book Ohalei Ya'akov.
The Ruzhyn Rebbes were renowned for their special aristocratic conduct and their royal demeanor, fitting for descendants of King David. Most outstanding in this tradition was Rebbe Yisrael of Husiatyn who was famous for his royal conduct. A holy person, who lived his entire life with heavenly devotion to G-d, yet his conduct with other people was pleasant and kind, with royal manners. These utensils represent the wealth and royal conduct of the House of Ruzhyn.
Enclosed is the authorization of the seller, a family member who inherited these items.
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Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $20,000
Sold for: $25,000
Including buyer's premium
Set of silver utensils - bottle, tray and six goblets which belonged to Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn. Russia, late 19th century.
Cast silver (marked), embossed and engraved.
Enclosed is an authorization by Rabbi Tirhaus that he purchased the utensils from the Rebbe's family. The owner declares that these utensils were used by the rebbe on Pesach. Possibly, they were already in use by his father R. Mordechai Shraga Friedman - the first Husiatyn Rebbe.
R. Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1858-1949, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 2, pp. 561-562), elder Ruzhyn Rebbe, last grandson of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn named after his grandfather, born in 1858 to R. Mordechai Feivish of Husiatyn. In 1894, he was appointed Husyatyn rebbe succeeding his father and thousands of Chassidim accepted his leadership. He was renowned for his noble aristocratic demeanor and for his royal bearing according to the Ruzhin tradition. See previous item.
This is an impressive set of silver utensils, a remnant of the royal conduct of the Ruzhyn Chassidic dynasty.
Height of bottle: 23 cm. Height of goblets: 8.5 cm. Diameter of tray: 33.5 cm. Very good condition.
Cast silver (marked), embossed and engraved.
Enclosed is an authorization by Rabbi Tirhaus that he purchased the utensils from the Rebbe's family. The owner declares that these utensils were used by the rebbe on Pesach. Possibly, they were already in use by his father R. Mordechai Shraga Friedman - the first Husiatyn Rebbe.
R. Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1858-1949, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 2, pp. 561-562), elder Ruzhyn Rebbe, last grandson of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn named after his grandfather, born in 1858 to R. Mordechai Feivish of Husiatyn. In 1894, he was appointed Husyatyn rebbe succeeding his father and thousands of Chassidim accepted his leadership. He was renowned for his noble aristocratic demeanor and for his royal bearing according to the Ruzhin tradition. See previous item.
This is an impressive set of silver utensils, a remnant of the royal conduct of the Ruzhyn Chassidic dynasty.
Height of bottle: 23 cm. Height of goblets: 8.5 cm. Diameter of tray: 33.5 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
Ancient amulet for protecting one's home, customarily given by R. Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir (R. Yeshaya'le Kerestirer), Rebbe Author of Yismach Moshe and other rebbes. [Europe, late 19th century - early 20th century].
Scribal writing on a piece of paper.
R. Moshe Teitelbaum was accustomed to giving an amulet with this same text to protect one's home from theft and harm. In the Nachlat Zvi anthology (16, pp. 126-127) is a photo of a similar amulet written by the Yismach Moshe which the Rebbe's grandson author of Yitav Lev gave to his assistant (mashbak), R. Meir Schwartz. The story is told that at the time the Satmar Rebbe, author of Divrei Yo'el came to Eretz Israel, he went especially to see this amulet and was pleased with it. Similar amulets are known to have been given later by Sanz, Belz, Ruzhyn, Siget and Liska rebbes. Rabbi Hillel of Kolomyya, in his book Beit Hillel HeChadash responsa (Siman 32), also recommends the version of this amulet and to "place it on all the openings of a new home for some time and no bad will befall him and all the members of his household".
In the book Mofet HaDor written about the celebrated tsaddik Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir, the author writes that most of the amulets he gave contained the same text as this amulet. He tells of a shop for which the Kerestirer Rebbe prepared such amulets which was wondrously saved from being set on fire by a non-Jew, see ibid two images of these amulets.
In the book Aleph Ktav (by R. Yitzchak Weiss of Verboy, Ot 515), he deciphers this amulet. Acronyms of two verses from Psalms are integrated alternatively into the words of the first line. The second line is an acronym of a verse from Bereshit.
Paper amulet, approx. 4X10 cm. Good condition. Worming.
Enclosed is an expert's report.
Scribal writing on a piece of paper.
R. Moshe Teitelbaum was accustomed to giving an amulet with this same text to protect one's home from theft and harm. In the Nachlat Zvi anthology (16, pp. 126-127) is a photo of a similar amulet written by the Yismach Moshe which the Rebbe's grandson author of Yitav Lev gave to his assistant (mashbak), R. Meir Schwartz. The story is told that at the time the Satmar Rebbe, author of Divrei Yo'el came to Eretz Israel, he went especially to see this amulet and was pleased with it. Similar amulets are known to have been given later by Sanz, Belz, Ruzhyn, Siget and Liska rebbes. Rabbi Hillel of Kolomyya, in his book Beit Hillel HeChadash responsa (Siman 32), also recommends the version of this amulet and to "place it on all the openings of a new home for some time and no bad will befall him and all the members of his household".
In the book Mofet HaDor written about the celebrated tsaddik Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir, the author writes that most of the amulets he gave contained the same text as this amulet. He tells of a shop for which the Kerestirer Rebbe prepared such amulets which was wondrously saved from being set on fire by a non-Jew, see ibid two images of these amulets.
In the book Aleph Ktav (by R. Yitzchak Weiss of Verboy, Ot 515), he deciphers this amulet. Acronyms of two verses from Psalms are integrated alternatively into the words of the first line. The second line is an acronym of a verse from Bereshit.
Paper amulet, approx. 4X10 cm. Good condition. Worming.
Enclosed is an expert's report.
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Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $6,000
Unsold
Spoon and bowl used by R. Chaim Zanvil Abramowitz - the Ribnitz Rebbe, [1980s-90s].
A bowl, decorated with a strip of leaves and flowers. Stainless steel spoon.
R. Chaim Zanvil Abramowitz - The Ribnitz Rebbe (1898-1996) born in Botoșani, Romania was orphaned from his father at the age of two and a half. An exceptional Torah genius, tsaddik and wonder-worker, he served as rebbe under the Communist rule in Romania endangering his life. As a young orphan, he was raised in the house of Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Leib Frankel of Botoșani and was ordained by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Tzirelson but was especially close to Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Freidman of Ştefăneşti. Reputedly, the Rebbe of Ştefăneşti who had no children called Rebbe Abramowitz "my dear son" and said that "You are my chiddush" and Rebbe Chaim Zanvil used to say of the Rebbe of Ştefăneşti, "I am his only son". On the rebbe's deathbed, he told Rebbe Abramowitz: "I am bequeathing you three things, my ruach hakodesh, my tzura (form) and my chen (grace)". He was an outstanding Torah genius and extremely erudite in Torah knowledge. He himself said that at the age of 18, he knew all the Talmud. In his youth, he was already known for his virtuous ascetic conduct. He used to practice self-denial, immerse in icy water, fast for days wrapped in his tallit and donning tefillin and he would say Tikun Chatzot wearing sackcloth and shedding bitter tears for many hours.
After World War II, many rabbis left Russian-occupied areas due to the difficulties in conducting a religious Jewish life under Communist rule, but he remained in the city of Râbniţa (today in Moldova) filling the capacity of Chassidic rebbe completely devoted to his community. In spite of the government's prohibitions, he continued observing all the mitzvoth openly, performing the duties of a shochet, performing circumcisions and teaching Torah.
In his merit, full Chassidic life was preserved behind the Iron Curtain. The Communist officials knew of his activities but they respected him and left him alone. Once he was taken into custody for his actions but he was released when he promised the judge that his wife would be cured if he was freed. After the Iron Curtain fell, he moved to Jerusalem but thereafter immigrated to the US where masses flocked to his door.
He was known to possess "ruach hakodesh" and he himself said that he could see "from one end of the world to the other". He became famous as a tsaddik and a wonder-worker. Many thousands came to ask his advice and receive his blessings and they saw incredible divine salvation. His blessings helped cure illnesses and many found their matrimonial matches and gave birth to children by his virtue. He was an exceptional Ohev Yisrael and would bitterly shed tears when he heard the pain of another Jew. He used to say that the salvations he brought were in the merit of the pain he felt for the other person and his tears and prayers on behalf of the distressed.
He died at a very old age, almost 100 year old. He is buried in Monsey, NY and his grave is frequently visited each year by thousands of people. Mordechai ben David (Werdiger), the Chassidic singer who was attached to him with all his heart and soul dedicated the song "Oy,
Rebbe" (from his album "Ein Od Milvado") to the rebbe.
Diameter of the bowl: 15.5 cm, height: 4.5 cm. Very good condition. Length of spoon: 19 cm. Good condition.
Enclosed is a photo of the utensils and on its verso is an authorization signed by the rebbe's gaba'i who served him (mashbak) and attests that these utensils were used by the rebbe.
A bowl, decorated with a strip of leaves and flowers. Stainless steel spoon.
R. Chaim Zanvil Abramowitz - The Ribnitz Rebbe (1898-1996) born in Botoșani, Romania was orphaned from his father at the age of two and a half. An exceptional Torah genius, tsaddik and wonder-worker, he served as rebbe under the Communist rule in Romania endangering his life. As a young orphan, he was raised in the house of Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Leib Frankel of Botoșani and was ordained by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Tzirelson but was especially close to Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Freidman of Ştefăneşti. Reputedly, the Rebbe of Ştefăneşti who had no children called Rebbe Abramowitz "my dear son" and said that "You are my chiddush" and Rebbe Chaim Zanvil used to say of the Rebbe of Ştefăneşti, "I am his only son". On the rebbe's deathbed, he told Rebbe Abramowitz: "I am bequeathing you three things, my ruach hakodesh, my tzura (form) and my chen (grace)". He was an outstanding Torah genius and extremely erudite in Torah knowledge. He himself said that at the age of 18, he knew all the Talmud. In his youth, he was already known for his virtuous ascetic conduct. He used to practice self-denial, immerse in icy water, fast for days wrapped in his tallit and donning tefillin and he would say Tikun Chatzot wearing sackcloth and shedding bitter tears for many hours.
After World War II, many rabbis left Russian-occupied areas due to the difficulties in conducting a religious Jewish life under Communist rule, but he remained in the city of Râbniţa (today in Moldova) filling the capacity of Chassidic rebbe completely devoted to his community. In spite of the government's prohibitions, he continued observing all the mitzvoth openly, performing the duties of a shochet, performing circumcisions and teaching Torah.
In his merit, full Chassidic life was preserved behind the Iron Curtain. The Communist officials knew of his activities but they respected him and left him alone. Once he was taken into custody for his actions but he was released when he promised the judge that his wife would be cured if he was freed. After the Iron Curtain fell, he moved to Jerusalem but thereafter immigrated to the US where masses flocked to his door.
He was known to possess "ruach hakodesh" and he himself said that he could see "from one end of the world to the other". He became famous as a tsaddik and a wonder-worker. Many thousands came to ask his advice and receive his blessings and they saw incredible divine salvation. His blessings helped cure illnesses and many found their matrimonial matches and gave birth to children by his virtue. He was an exceptional Ohev Yisrael and would bitterly shed tears when he heard the pain of another Jew. He used to say that the salvations he brought were in the merit of the pain he felt for the other person and his tears and prayers on behalf of the distressed.
He died at a very old age, almost 100 year old. He is buried in Monsey, NY and his grave is frequently visited each year by thousands of people. Mordechai ben David (Werdiger), the Chassidic singer who was attached to him with all his heart and soul dedicated the song "Oy,
Rebbe" (from his album "Ein Od Milvado") to the rebbe.
Diameter of the bowl: 15.5 cm, height: 4.5 cm. Very good condition. Length of spoon: 19 cm. Good condition.
Enclosed is a photo of the utensils and on its verso is an authorization signed by the rebbe's gaba'i who served him (mashbak) and attests that these utensils were used by the rebbe.
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Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $15,000
Sold for: $18,750
Including buyer's premium
Kaftan (Jalabiya) worn by Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira, the Baba Sali, apparently after his second aliya to Eretz Israel, [c. 1970s].
Moroccan Kaftan (jalabiya), with zipper on chest, a pocket on the right side and opening on the left side.
The inside of the collar is inscribed in ink: "Abuchatzeira".
R. Yisrael Abuchatzeira, the "Baba Sali" (1889-1984), son of R. Mas'ud, Rabbi of Tafilalt (Morocco), son of R.Yaakov Abuchatzeira. An outstanding Torah genius in revealed and hidden Torah, holy and pure from his youth. Published writings of his grandfather, R. Yaakov. Served as Chief Rabbi of Erfoud and its surroundings. In 1950, immigrated to Jerusalem, and in 1957 returned to Morocco. In 1964, he returned to Israel and settled in Netivot. His counsel and blessings were sought by multitudes, including eminent leaders and scholars, and he was famed as a wonder-worker. His grandsons are the famous Admorim of the house of Abuchatzeira.
Length: 140 cm. maximum width: 160 cm. Good condition. Few stains.
Enclosed is a photo and on its verso is a letter of authorization from a family member who received the Kaftan as inheritance.
Moroccan Kaftan (jalabiya), with zipper on chest, a pocket on the right side and opening on the left side.
The inside of the collar is inscribed in ink: "Abuchatzeira".
R. Yisrael Abuchatzeira, the "Baba Sali" (1889-1984), son of R. Mas'ud, Rabbi of Tafilalt (Morocco), son of R.Yaakov Abuchatzeira. An outstanding Torah genius in revealed and hidden Torah, holy and pure from his youth. Published writings of his grandfather, R. Yaakov. Served as Chief Rabbi of Erfoud and its surroundings. In 1950, immigrated to Jerusalem, and in 1957 returned to Morocco. In 1964, he returned to Israel and settled in Netivot. His counsel and blessings were sought by multitudes, including eminent leaders and scholars, and he was famed as a wonder-worker. His grandsons are the famous Admorim of the house of Abuchatzeira.
Length: 140 cm. maximum width: 160 cm. Good condition. Few stains.
Enclosed is a photo and on its verso is a letter of authorization from a family member who received the Kaftan as inheritance.
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Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $6,250
Including buyer's premium
A huge collection of segulah items for protection imparted by past and present rebbes in Eretz Israel and abroad, including "Hanukkah Gelt" coins and banknotes, Shtarot given for blessing and protection, willow leaves for Hoshana Raba and amulets.
A splendid diverse collection of segulah items from rabbis of different origins and Chassidic circles, carefully collected by a professional collector.
Included in the collection:
· Hundreds of coins and banknotes given by more than 100 rebbes and rabbis including rebbes of Lelov, Sanz, Vizhnitz, Satmar, Bobov, Kretshnif, Komarno, Spinka, Nadvorna, Zvhil, Biale, Belz, Modzitz, Boyan, Toldot Aharon, Aleksander, Radzyn, Slonim, Rachmastrivka, Strikov, Skvira, Shotz, Papa, Skolen, Chabad, Boston, Erlau, etc. [A complete list of the rebbes is available upon request].
The collection of coins includes coins given by Rebbes' wives, the Belzer, Klausenburg and Premishlan Rebbetzins. Among the banknotes are a 100 NIS banknote (old), a bar-mitzvah gift from the Ger Rebbe, author of the Lev Simcha, one Lira banknote (1955) from the Chabad Rebbe received on the eve of the 7th of Tevet 1988.
· Hoshana Raba willow leaves (aravot) of R. Chaim Kanievsky, the Kopitshnitz Rebbe, R. Zundel Kroizer, the Amshinov Rebbe, the Lelov Rebbe, the Zvhil Rebbe, R. Elyashiv, R. Shmuel Auerbach, the Biale and Kaliv rebbes, the Seret Vizhnitz Rebbe, the Rachmastrivka Rebbe, and others.
· Wick from the Hanukkah menorah of the Seret Vizhnitz Rebbe. · Pieces of shemurah matzah of the Rachmastrivka and Zvhil rebbes. · Printed amulets of Rabbi Kaduri, etc.
More than 680 coins and 11 banknotes of rebbes and rabbis. Approximately 25 willow leaves. 5 amulets. One wick of a Hanukkah light. 3 pieces of shemurah matzah. Size and condition vary.
A splendid diverse collection of segulah items from rabbis of different origins and Chassidic circles, carefully collected by a professional collector.
Included in the collection:
· Hundreds of coins and banknotes given by more than 100 rebbes and rabbis including rebbes of Lelov, Sanz, Vizhnitz, Satmar, Bobov, Kretshnif, Komarno, Spinka, Nadvorna, Zvhil, Biale, Belz, Modzitz, Boyan, Toldot Aharon, Aleksander, Radzyn, Slonim, Rachmastrivka, Strikov, Skvira, Shotz, Papa, Skolen, Chabad, Boston, Erlau, etc. [A complete list of the rebbes is available upon request].
The collection of coins includes coins given by Rebbes' wives, the Belzer, Klausenburg and Premishlan Rebbetzins. Among the banknotes are a 100 NIS banknote (old), a bar-mitzvah gift from the Ger Rebbe, author of the Lev Simcha, one Lira banknote (1955) from the Chabad Rebbe received on the eve of the 7th of Tevet 1988.
· Hoshana Raba willow leaves (aravot) of R. Chaim Kanievsky, the Kopitshnitz Rebbe, R. Zundel Kroizer, the Amshinov Rebbe, the Lelov Rebbe, the Zvhil Rebbe, R. Elyashiv, R. Shmuel Auerbach, the Biale and Kaliv rebbes, the Seret Vizhnitz Rebbe, the Rachmastrivka Rebbe, and others.
· Wick from the Hanukkah menorah of the Seret Vizhnitz Rebbe. · Pieces of shemurah matzah of the Rachmastrivka and Zvhil rebbes. · Printed amulets of Rabbi Kaduri, etc.
More than 680 coins and 11 banknotes of rebbes and rabbis. Approximately 25 willow leaves. 5 amulets. One wick of a Hanukkah light. 3 pieces of shemurah matzah. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $20,000
Unsold
Synagogue Torah Ark. Mantua, Italy, 5596 [1836].
Sawn wood, carved and painted; gilded.
Torah Ark, ornamented on the facade and on both sides with rich decorations in floral and vegetal patterns, branches and clusters of grapes. Most of the surface in covered with gold leaves, but some of the decorations are in other colors: the grapes are dark red, the leaves are greenish and the flowers are in a delicate orange color. The symmetric composition of the facade, the depth of carvings, their quality and colors, create a very elaborate and impressive ark.
The ark consists of three sections:
The base of the ark stands on four legs. A carved dedication in the center, within an oval medallion, on a green background reads: "Ze ha'aron nidvat / Shlomo ben Nissim Rafa / Lichvod HaEl bishnat 5596 / Mantua" [This ark was donated by Shlomo son of Nissim Rafa in honor of G-d in 1836 / Mantua]. A tin-covered notch is sawn in the bottom part (might have been used as a base for a drawer).
The central section is shaped as a large rectangular chest with a shelf in the third of its height. Two massive doors close the ark, on the right door – an original locking mechanism (no key) and on the left door (on the lower inner side of the door) - a bolt (the hole into which the lock enters - is blocked). On both sides of the front are two stylized pillars, surmounted by capitals and with bases decorated with vegetal decorations. The interior of the ark is covered with (new) red velvet.
In the center of the upper ornamentation, designed as a delicate gable, the Ten Commandments are carved, in stylized letters (decorated with flowers and buttons), on green background, surmounted by the inscription "Vezot HaTorah".
Height: 270 cm. Width: 132 cm. Depth: 65 cm. Good overall condition. The ark was professionally restored, and the colors were restored as well. Several breaks with losses, some cracks and defects to paint and wood. Some new wood plaques and screws have been installed in the inside. Velvet cover in the interior is new. Most probably a drawer is lacking from lower part.
Sawn wood, carved and painted; gilded.
Torah Ark, ornamented on the facade and on both sides with rich decorations in floral and vegetal patterns, branches and clusters of grapes. Most of the surface in covered with gold leaves, but some of the decorations are in other colors: the grapes are dark red, the leaves are greenish and the flowers are in a delicate orange color. The symmetric composition of the facade, the depth of carvings, their quality and colors, create a very elaborate and impressive ark.
The ark consists of three sections:
The base of the ark stands on four legs. A carved dedication in the center, within an oval medallion, on a green background reads: "Ze ha'aron nidvat / Shlomo ben Nissim Rafa / Lichvod HaEl bishnat 5596 / Mantua" [This ark was donated by Shlomo son of Nissim Rafa in honor of G-d in 1836 / Mantua]. A tin-covered notch is sawn in the bottom part (might have been used as a base for a drawer).
The central section is shaped as a large rectangular chest with a shelf in the third of its height. Two massive doors close the ark, on the right door – an original locking mechanism (no key) and on the left door (on the lower inner side of the door) - a bolt (the hole into which the lock enters - is blocked). On both sides of the front are two stylized pillars, surmounted by capitals and with bases decorated with vegetal decorations. The interior of the ark is covered with (new) red velvet.
In the center of the upper ornamentation, designed as a delicate gable, the Ten Commandments are carved, in stylized letters (decorated with flowers and buttons), on green background, surmounted by the inscription "Vezot HaTorah".
Height: 270 cm. Width: 132 cm. Depth: 65 cm. Good overall condition. The ark was professionally restored, and the colors were restored as well. Several breaks with losses, some cracks and defects to paint and wood. Some new wood plaques and screws have been installed in the inside. Velvet cover in the interior is new. Most probably a drawer is lacking from lower part.
Category
Rare and Important Items
Catalogue
Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $45,000
Including buyer's premium
Torah Shield set with gemstones. Europe [England? Germany?, 19th century].
Cast and engraved silver (not marked); gilding; gemstones.
The Ten Commandments appear in the center of the shield, topped by a crown-shaped ornamentation. The inscription "Torat Moshe" appears on the upper part of the shield, set with turquoise stones, topped with a foliage ornament. The surface is decorated with vegetal patterns. Set with colorful gemstones on the margins of the "Tablets of the Law" and around. Original chain, with a gilt filigree decoration.
Length: 15.5 cm, width: 11.5 cm. Good condition. Several tiny holes.
Exhibited:
1. Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1887.
2. Exhibition of Jewish art and antiquities, Whitechapel Art Gallery, [London, 1906].
Literature:
1. Catalogue of the Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition, Royal Albert Hall, London 1887, Compiled by Joseph Jacobs and Lucien Wolf, Illustrated by Frank Haes. London, 1888. Item no. 2041 (photographed).
2. Whitechapel Art Gallery, Exhibition of Jewish art and antiquities, Catalogue, [London, 1906], item no. 138.
Provenance: Sassoon family collection.
Cast and engraved silver (not marked); gilding; gemstones.
The Ten Commandments appear in the center of the shield, topped by a crown-shaped ornamentation. The inscription "Torat Moshe" appears on the upper part of the shield, set with turquoise stones, topped with a foliage ornament. The surface is decorated with vegetal patterns. Set with colorful gemstones on the margins of the "Tablets of the Law" and around. Original chain, with a gilt filigree decoration.
Length: 15.5 cm, width: 11.5 cm. Good condition. Several tiny holes.
Exhibited:
1. Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1887.
2. Exhibition of Jewish art and antiquities, Whitechapel Art Gallery, [London, 1906].
Literature:
1. Catalogue of the Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition, Royal Albert Hall, London 1887, Compiled by Joseph Jacobs and Lucien Wolf, Illustrated by Frank Haes. London, 1888. Item no. 2041 (photographed).
2. Whitechapel Art Gallery, Exhibition of Jewish art and antiquities, Catalogue, [London, 1906], item no. 138.
Provenance: Sassoon family collection.
Category
Rare and Important Items
Catalogue
Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $50,000
Sold for: $200,000
Including buyer's premium
Pair of Torah finials, created by the Jewish silversmith Abraham Lopes de Oliveyra. London, 1740.
Silver, cast, pierced, engraved and partly gilt.
Marks: silversmith's mark (A∙O), city, year and silver standard.
Rare finials, uncharacteristic to the Dutch silver style of other works created by de Oliveyra.
The top of each finial is terminated in a pineapple ornament, within a wreath of leaves. A disc shaped as a five-petal flower, attached to the upper body of the finial, which consists of three compressed spherical sections: the upper one with engraved decoration in geometric patterns; the central one is pierced and engraved with five kinds of flowers and foliage; an engraved band of acanthus leaves decorate the lower one. Soldered to each one of the compressed spherical sections are five scrolled straps-hooks with a ring for suspended bell (on the top tier small bells, in the center - middle sized ones and on the lowest tier the largest bells). A cylindrical stem with gadrooned base; on its upper part - a gilt, engraved geometric pattern, with applied beading above.
Each finial consists of four parts, fixed to each other with designated bumps and slots. Within the finial hollow body is an additional cylindrical stem, embracing the central one which is the main stem of the finial, and securing all the parts together.
The Jewish silversmith Abraham Lopes de Oliveyra was born in Amsterdam in 1657 to a Family of Portuguese origin; arrived in London in 1697 where he passed away in 1750. De Oliveyra, who studied the art of silver crafting and engraving in Holland (and also created engravings), was the only Jewish silversmith in England in his period. During his first years in London he was obliged to work in cleaning and fixing silverware in the Spanish synagogue, until he received the official certificate to use a hallmark and he started to create silverware in his own workshop. Among his known works are 11 pairs of Torah Finials, "Yad" - Torah pointer, and a hanging Shabbat Lamp, most of them are found in museum collections, mainly in the London Jewish Museum.
The name of the collector - Philip Salomons Esq. - is engraved at the base of the legs, and inside are engraved the initials of his name and the digits 13 and 14 (serial numbers). The collector Philip Salomons (1796-1867), brother of Sir David Salomons, (a prominent figure in the struggle to achieve emancipation for Jews in England in the 19th century; first Sheriff and first Jewish Lord Mayor of London, and one of the first two Jewish members in the House of Representatives of the city), maintained a private synagogue at his house in Brighton and a collection of Jewish ceremonial objects. In the introduction to the catalogue of the Jewish Museum in London, Cecil Roth wrote the following information regarding the Salomon's Judaica collection: after his death the collection was acquired by Reuben Sassoon, (1834-1905, son of David Sassoon the First), who was a neighbor of Salomons, and in due course passed, for the most part, into the possession of the great collector David Salomon Sassoon. According to Roth, both collections - the collection of Salomons and the Sassoon collection - were largely responsible for the outstanding success of the Judaica exhibition held in Royal Albert Hall in London in 1887.
Exceptionally, the finials offered here are marked on the inner surfaces only. Each finial is marked three times: twice with four marks and once with two marks. Miniature London marks appear on some bells as well. A similar phenomenon, of marks which appear on the inner surfaces only, is repeated in a different pair of Torah Finials created by de Oliveyra, preserved in the collection of the Jewish Museum in London (see in the Museum's catalogue, no. 112).
Height: 27 cm. Good condition. In the finial marked with the digit 13, the flat disc ornamentation shaped like a flower is detached. Several bells and clappers are not original. Miniature holes on top pineapple ornaments. It is possible that small crown ornaments on top are missing.
Literature:
1. Catalogue of the permanent and loan collections of the Jewish Museum, London, edited by R. D. Barnett. London, 1974. Pp XIII, XVIII, XXV, 27-28, 35, 74.
2. Anglo-Jewish Silver: an Illegal Mark Discovered, by Jonathan Stone. In: The Antique Collector, Volume 56, Number 2. London, February 1985, pp 64-68.
3. Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland, Edited by Ian Pickford, London, 1989, pp. 56 (cycle XIV), 193.
Provenance:
1. Collection of Philip Salomons, London.
2. Sassoon family collection.
Silver, cast, pierced, engraved and partly gilt.
Marks: silversmith's mark (A∙O), city, year and silver standard.
Rare finials, uncharacteristic to the Dutch silver style of other works created by de Oliveyra.
The top of each finial is terminated in a pineapple ornament, within a wreath of leaves. A disc shaped as a five-petal flower, attached to the upper body of the finial, which consists of three compressed spherical sections: the upper one with engraved decoration in geometric patterns; the central one is pierced and engraved with five kinds of flowers and foliage; an engraved band of acanthus leaves decorate the lower one. Soldered to each one of the compressed spherical sections are five scrolled straps-hooks with a ring for suspended bell (on the top tier small bells, in the center - middle sized ones and on the lowest tier the largest bells). A cylindrical stem with gadrooned base; on its upper part - a gilt, engraved geometric pattern, with applied beading above.
Each finial consists of four parts, fixed to each other with designated bumps and slots. Within the finial hollow body is an additional cylindrical stem, embracing the central one which is the main stem of the finial, and securing all the parts together.
The Jewish silversmith Abraham Lopes de Oliveyra was born in Amsterdam in 1657 to a Family of Portuguese origin; arrived in London in 1697 where he passed away in 1750. De Oliveyra, who studied the art of silver crafting and engraving in Holland (and also created engravings), was the only Jewish silversmith in England in his period. During his first years in London he was obliged to work in cleaning and fixing silverware in the Spanish synagogue, until he received the official certificate to use a hallmark and he started to create silverware in his own workshop. Among his known works are 11 pairs of Torah Finials, "Yad" - Torah pointer, and a hanging Shabbat Lamp, most of them are found in museum collections, mainly in the London Jewish Museum.
The name of the collector - Philip Salomons Esq. - is engraved at the base of the legs, and inside are engraved the initials of his name and the digits 13 and 14 (serial numbers). The collector Philip Salomons (1796-1867), brother of Sir David Salomons, (a prominent figure in the struggle to achieve emancipation for Jews in England in the 19th century; first Sheriff and first Jewish Lord Mayor of London, and one of the first two Jewish members in the House of Representatives of the city), maintained a private synagogue at his house in Brighton and a collection of Jewish ceremonial objects. In the introduction to the catalogue of the Jewish Museum in London, Cecil Roth wrote the following information regarding the Salomon's Judaica collection: after his death the collection was acquired by Reuben Sassoon, (1834-1905, son of David Sassoon the First), who was a neighbor of Salomons, and in due course passed, for the most part, into the possession of the great collector David Salomon Sassoon. According to Roth, both collections - the collection of Salomons and the Sassoon collection - were largely responsible for the outstanding success of the Judaica exhibition held in Royal Albert Hall in London in 1887.
Exceptionally, the finials offered here are marked on the inner surfaces only. Each finial is marked three times: twice with four marks and once with two marks. Miniature London marks appear on some bells as well. A similar phenomenon, of marks which appear on the inner surfaces only, is repeated in a different pair of Torah Finials created by de Oliveyra, preserved in the collection of the Jewish Museum in London (see in the Museum's catalogue, no. 112).
Height: 27 cm. Good condition. In the finial marked with the digit 13, the flat disc ornamentation shaped like a flower is detached. Several bells and clappers are not original. Miniature holes on top pineapple ornaments. It is possible that small crown ornaments on top are missing.
Literature:
1. Catalogue of the permanent and loan collections of the Jewish Museum, London, edited by R. D. Barnett. London, 1974. Pp XIII, XVIII, XXV, 27-28, 35, 74.
2. Anglo-Jewish Silver: an Illegal Mark Discovered, by Jonathan Stone. In: The Antique Collector, Volume 56, Number 2. London, February 1985, pp 64-68.
3. Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland, Edited by Ian Pickford, London, 1989, pp. 56 (cycle XIV), 193.
Provenance:
1. Collection of Philip Salomons, London.
2. Sassoon family collection.
Category
Rare and Important Items
Catalogue
Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $4,000
Unsold
Wrapping cloth for a Torah Scroll case and a cloth, with embroidered decorations. [Tunisia, probably Djerba, early 20th century].
Two embroidered textile items, donated to the synagogue in memory of Mordechai Djeribi son of Israel and Azuna, who died young. Apparently the embroidery was made by his mother.
1. Wrapping cloth for a Torah Scroll case.
Crimson silk velvet, mixed gold embroidery; Jap gold embroidery on a base of threads, sequins and silver spiral threads.
Broad rectangular cover made of crimson velvet. Divided into three panels: the right and left panels display a sumptuous, meticulously made embroidery in vegetal patterns, with long branches and flowers and two pairs of birds. On the central panel is an embroidered Hebrew dedication inside a horseshoe-shaped frame: "Donated by M. Dj., Israel and Azuna, in memory of their son Mordechai Djeribi, may his soul rest in peace". Frame in repetitive pattern of birds and geometric and vegetal decorations.
50X112. Good condition. Suspension loops on upper part. Some wear to velvet. Light unraveling to margins. Framed (unexamined out of frame).
2. Embroidered Cloth (Mappah) for a Torah Scroll.
Double-sided Jap gold embroidery on pink and light-blue silk satin.
Designed as a long rectangular fabric, reminiscent of the head scarves of Tunisian women. Decorations in vegetal and geometric patterns. In the center is an embroidered dedication in Hebrew: "May his soul rest in peace, in memory of the unfortunate, deceased at a young age, Mordechai son of Azuna and Israel Djeribi".
38X120 cm. Good condition. Light stains and damage.
See: Bracha Yaniv, "Rikmat Nedava…", in "Ishah ba-Mizrah, ishah mi-Mizrah, Sipurah shel ha-Yehudiyah bat ha-Mizrah" [Women in the East, Women of the East - the Story of the Eastern Jewess]. Hebrew (eds.: Tova Cohen and Shaul Regev), Bar Ilan University Press, 2005, pp. 87-107 (photographed on p. 98).
Provenance: Willy Lindwer collection.
Two embroidered textile items, donated to the synagogue in memory of Mordechai Djeribi son of Israel and Azuna, who died young. Apparently the embroidery was made by his mother.
1. Wrapping cloth for a Torah Scroll case.
Crimson silk velvet, mixed gold embroidery; Jap gold embroidery on a base of threads, sequins and silver spiral threads.
Broad rectangular cover made of crimson velvet. Divided into three panels: the right and left panels display a sumptuous, meticulously made embroidery in vegetal patterns, with long branches and flowers and two pairs of birds. On the central panel is an embroidered Hebrew dedication inside a horseshoe-shaped frame: "Donated by M. Dj., Israel and Azuna, in memory of their son Mordechai Djeribi, may his soul rest in peace". Frame in repetitive pattern of birds and geometric and vegetal decorations.
50X112. Good condition. Suspension loops on upper part. Some wear to velvet. Light unraveling to margins. Framed (unexamined out of frame).
2. Embroidered Cloth (Mappah) for a Torah Scroll.
Double-sided Jap gold embroidery on pink and light-blue silk satin.
Designed as a long rectangular fabric, reminiscent of the head scarves of Tunisian women. Decorations in vegetal and geometric patterns. In the center is an embroidered dedication in Hebrew: "May his soul rest in peace, in memory of the unfortunate, deceased at a young age, Mordechai son of Azuna and Israel Djeribi".
38X120 cm. Good condition. Light stains and damage.
See: Bracha Yaniv, "Rikmat Nedava…", in "Ishah ba-Mizrah, ishah mi-Mizrah, Sipurah shel ha-Yehudiyah bat ha-Mizrah" [Women in the East, Women of the East - the Story of the Eastern Jewess]. Hebrew (eds.: Tova Cohen and Shaul Regev), Bar Ilan University Press, 2005, pp. 87-107 (photographed on p. 98).
Provenance: Willy Lindwer collection.
Category
Rare and Important Items
Catalogue
Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Embroidered cloth - synagogue mappah. Italy, [1880] or [1897].
Embroidery with cotton threads, gold threads, sequins and gold spiral threads on red silk fabric.
The entire map is decorated with dense, impressive embroidery in vegetal patterns: flowers, tendrils and twigs, leaves, grape clusters and fruit. On the bottom, inside a rectangular frame is an embroidered dedication in Hebrew: "This Mappah was donated by Eliyah… for the soul of his son Yitzchak David Chai, 5640" (The last Hebrew letter of the Hebrew year is not clear enough to distinguish between the letter "mem" [40] and the two letters "nun-zayin" [57]).
58X50 cm. Good condition. Slight unraveling. The back is sewn onto cotton and yellow silk fabric sheets.
Provenance: Willy Lindwer collection.
Embroidery with cotton threads, gold threads, sequins and gold spiral threads on red silk fabric.
The entire map is decorated with dense, impressive embroidery in vegetal patterns: flowers, tendrils and twigs, leaves, grape clusters and fruit. On the bottom, inside a rectangular frame is an embroidered dedication in Hebrew: "This Mappah was donated by Eliyah… for the soul of his son Yitzchak David Chai, 5640" (The last Hebrew letter of the Hebrew year is not clear enough to distinguish between the letter "mem" [40] and the two letters "nun-zayin" [57]).
58X50 cm. Good condition. Slight unraveling. The back is sewn onto cotton and yellow silk fabric sheets.
Provenance: Willy Lindwer collection.
Category
Rare and Important Items
Catalogue
Auction 53 - Rare and Important Items
November 15, 2016
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Tallit. South Yemen, early 20th century.
Cotton fabric; cotton thread embroidery.
Around the opening and along the front are embroidered decorations in colorful cotton threads. The lower parts are decorated with colorful horizontal stripes and decorations in geometric patterns.
Length (full): 195 cm, width: 50 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, tears and unraveling.
See: The Yemenites, Two Thousand Years of Jewish Culture, Ester Muchawsky-Schnapper. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2000, pp. 78-79.
Cotton fabric; cotton thread embroidery.
Around the opening and along the front are embroidered decorations in colorful cotton threads. The lower parts are decorated with colorful horizontal stripes and decorations in geometric patterns.
Length (full): 195 cm, width: 50 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, tears and unraveling.
See: The Yemenites, Two Thousand Years of Jewish Culture, Ester Muchawsky-Schnapper. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2000, pp. 78-79.
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