Lot 65
  • 65

A Syrian Silver-Mounted Wood Torah Case, probably Damascus, 1885

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Silver, Wood
  • height 43 3/8 in.
  • 110cm
the silver densely chased with scrolling foliage within serpentine borders, bold arched gallery with lantern-like finials, the dome chased to match, and fitted inside with glazed polychrome inscription flanked by flowers, each above a further silver Hebrew inscription, with date 1885

Condition

seven sections of silver missing, each approximately 1-2 inches, gallery with lead solder repairs and later straps to secure
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