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A Silver Torah Crown, Late 19th Century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- height 11 1/4 in. (28.5cm)
the base band applied with a tiger, eagle in flight, running deer, lion, Tablets of the Law and Hands of Blessing, surrounded by tooled ornament and Hebrew inscriptions, the arms spaced by sprays of three engraved leaves, hung with six bells, later eagle finial, alterations, marked 84 on each arm
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 18 December 1986, lot 255.
Condition
splits and repairs to top of crown, some nuts and bolts replaced partly with solder
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The inscription reads: "Be bold as a leopard, light as an eagle, swift as a deer, and strong as a lion, to carry out the will of your Father in Heaven" (Pirkei Avot 5:23), and with later dedication: "This crown was donated by Eliezer son of Yeshayahu Dov, Sarah Gittel the daughter of Moses Joseph, Chaya Sarah the daughter of Isaac Shemayah."