Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects

Five Amulets / Gold and Silver Pendants

Opening: $700
Unsold
Five amulets. [India, Iraq / Eretz Israel, late 19th - early 20th century].
1. Silver coin with portrait of Queen Victoria, from the year 1893, with the letter ה'י sawn in the center. [India, late 19th century]. Diameter: 2 cm.
2-3. Two 21k gold amulets, with "שד-י ה'" embossed in the center, encircled by vegetal and geometric decorations. Diameter: 3 cm, 3.5 cm. Loop for hanging.
4. A 21k gold amulet, for sewing on a garment. Embossed in the center is an inscription: "שד-י ה' שד-י" in three lines. Diameter: 3 cm. Pinholes for sewing. Bends and damages.
5. A 21k gold amulet, sawn in the shape of a Star of David, with the letter "ה" engraved at the six tips of the star. 2.8 cm. Loop for hanging.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Amulets
Amulets