Lot 239
  • 239

A judaïca silver filigree memorial lamp, called Jahrzeit, probably Poland circa 1740

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • A judaïca silver filigree memorial lamp, called Jahrzeit, probably Poland circa 1740
  • silver
  • 23 cm high; 9 in.
shaped as a two-headed eagle with a crown and centered with an oval medallion inscribed with hebrew text, inset with coloured glass

Condition

One wing previously glued to be correctly refixed. Needs a good cleaning. Unusual piece.
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Catalogue Note

Texts refer to the important Kaddish and Shaharit prayers.