Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $200
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Silver medallion. London, ca. 1900.
Moshe Montefiore's portrait in the center, encircled by the inscription in Hebrew letters "Sir Moshe Montefiore May He Live Long…". On the reverse side appears the emblem of the Montefiore family and the inscription "Sir Moses Montefiore Oberscherif von Kent & London".
Diameter: 3.7 cm. Good condition. Pin hole to upper part.
Moshe Montefiore's portrait in the center, encircled by the inscription in Hebrew letters "Sir Moshe Montefiore May He Live Long…". On the reverse side appears the emblem of the Montefiore family and the inscription "Sir Moses Montefiore Oberscherif von Kent & London".
Diameter: 3.7 cm. Good condition. Pin hole to upper part.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $800
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Elaborate silver medallion, Merchant Tailors School. England, 1914. On one side appears the inscription "The Montefiore Hebrew Prize", encircled with two laurel branches and on the reverse side the school's emblem in which two camels are seen holding a shield with a sheep's head on it.
Merchant Tailor boys' school was founded in 1561 and continued to exist in London till 1933.
The medallion is set in a fine glass and metal case, with an engraving of its receiver's name: "J.C.G Ferguson, 1914".
Diameter: 5 cm. Fine box. Good condition. Few stains.
Merchant Tailor boys' school was founded in 1561 and continued to exist in London till 1933.
The medallion is set in a fine glass and metal case, with an engraving of its receiver's name: "J.C.G Ferguson, 1914".
Diameter: 5 cm. Fine box. Good condition. Few stains.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Silver medallion, Emperor Wilhelm II visit to Jerusalem, 1898.
On one side appears the German emperor, riding a horse, and the inscription "Wilhelm II Deutscher Kaiser"; on the reverse appears a drawing of the "Holy Grave" and the inscription "Visit of the Emperor to Jerusalem, October 1898" in German. Engraving in medallion's depth.
Diameter: 3 cm. Very good condition.
On one side appears the German emperor, riding a horse, and the inscription "Wilhelm II Deutscher Kaiser"; on the reverse appears a drawing of the "Holy Grave" and the inscription "Visit of the Emperor to Jerusalem, October 1898" in German. Engraving in medallion's depth.
Diameter: 3 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $80
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Bronze coin.
On one side appears the portrait of the 23rd president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the date March 4 1933 (in English). On the reverse side the word "Mazal" within a Maggen David, encircled by the words "Health, Wealth, Prosperity".
Diameter: 3 cm. Good condition. Stain and a few scratches.
On one side appears the portrait of the 23rd president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the date March 4 1933 (in English). On the reverse side the word "Mazal" within a Maggen David, encircled by the words "Health, Wealth, Prosperity".
Diameter: 3 cm. Good condition. Stain and a few scratches.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Three medallions, the Jewish community hospital in Hamburg named after Salomon Heine. Undated, 19th century. One side has Salomon Heine's portrait, the reverse shows a view of the hospital, built in memory of Heine's wife in 1841. The inscription is in German.
Salomon Heine was the uncle of the poet Heinrich Heine.
4.5 cm; 2 cm. Good condition.
Salomon Heine was the uncle of the poet Heinrich Heine.
4.5 cm; 2 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
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Tin amulet cast as a pendant. Eretz Yisrael, late 19th century [?].
In the center the Western Wall is seen encircled by the inscription "Holy City Jerusalem, Ben Porat Yossef Ben Porat Aley Ayin". On the reverse side is the letter "ה", an inscription within it, and around it names of the angels.
2.5 X 4 cm. Good condition.
See "Omanut Ve-Umanut Be-Eretz Yisrael Ba-Meah Ha-19", page 25.
In the center the Western Wall is seen encircled by the inscription "Holy City Jerusalem, Ben Porat Yossef Ben Porat Aley Ayin". On the reverse side is the letter "ה", an inscription within it, and around it names of the angels.
2.5 X 4 cm. Good condition.
See "Omanut Ve-Umanut Be-Eretz Yisrael Ba-Meah Ha-19", page 25.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $180
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Ancient plaque with the embossment of the letter "ש" with four arms.
The letter "ש" with four arms appears in head-tefillin; it is possible that this item is related to the making of tefillin.
3 X 3 cm. Good condition.
The letter "ש" with four arms appears in head-tefillin; it is possible that this item is related to the making of tefillin.
3 X 3 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $120
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"Kasher", Kashrut-Token of the Moshavah Hadera. Ca. 1900.
"Kasher 3" appears on one side and on the reverse "Hadera[9?]".
Hadera was established as a Moshavah by First Aliyah people in 1891.
1.3 X 1 cm. Fair condition. Letters are worn.
"Kasher 3" appears on one side and on the reverse "Hadera[9?]".
Hadera was established as a Moshavah by First Aliyah people in 1891.
1.3 X 1 cm. Fair condition. Letters are worn.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $180
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Small dreidl made of cast lead, נ, ג, ה, ש. Primitive and early casting.
2.5 X 1 cm. Fair condition. Corrosion. Letters are worn.
2.5 X 1 cm. Fair condition. Corrosion. Letters are worn.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Jeremiah and a mourning angel, cast bronze plaque. Signed and dated: Louis Rosenthal, 1939.
Bronze plaque with the face of the prophet Jeremiah, next to him a weeping angel with an open book and the year 1938. On the reverse side is seen the inscription " In the union of faiths we are fortified to serve mankind" and three hands holding a torch.
The plaque was made by the artist as a reaction to the Crystal Night in Germany (20.11.1938), hoping for the union of nations against Nazism.
See attached material about the artist and this plaque.
9 X 5.8 cm. Very good condition. Very accurate and high quality casting.
Bronze plaque with the face of the prophet Jeremiah, next to him a weeping angel with an open book and the year 1938. On the reverse side is seen the inscription " In the union of faiths we are fortified to serve mankind" and three hands holding a torch.
The plaque was made by the artist as a reaction to the Crystal Night in Germany (20.11.1938), hoping for the union of nations against Nazism.
See attached material about the artist and this plaque.
9 X 5.8 cm. Very good condition. Very accurate and high quality casting.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $800
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Copper board in the shape of Minister Moshe Montefiore's figure.
Maximal size: 25 X 19 cm. Good condition. Two screws for hanging are found on back side.
Maximal size: 25 X 19 cm. Good condition. Two screws for hanging are found on back side.
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $250
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Silver goblet. England, early 20th century, signed. Engraved dedication in English: "Presented to Bro. M. Tapuach on the occasion of his marriage 30.12.24 by the Sir Herbert Samuel Lodge No. 8" and a Maggen David, within which are the letters H.O.D .
English manufacturer and silver marks.
Height: 14.5 cm. Very good condition.
English manufacturer and silver marks.
Height: 14.5 cm. Very good condition.
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