Lot 42
  • 42

A pair of German Silver Torah Finials, J. Rimonim (Johann Jacob Rünecke), Fürth, late 18th century

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • height 14in. (35.6cm)
the bodies chased with Vitruvian scrolls above lobes, and with two tiers of bells, topped with openwork crowns enclosing bells, the lion rampant finials holding shields with Hebrew inscriptions, some bells lacking, marked on staves and crowns with maker, city mark, and date code W

Condition

1 missing of three bells, the other 2 bells not matching, as noted, several solder repairs throughout, one shield split and repaired
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