Lot 18
  • 18

A Parcel-gilt Silver and "Gem" Set Torah Crown, Probably Polish, Dated 1862

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • height 7in.
  • 17.8cm
with punch-beaded borders, set with glass gems on gilt quatrefoils, the top mounted probably later  with the Tablets of the Law backed by a presentation inscription

Provenance

The inscription reads, "This crown is dedicated in honor of God...Rivka Baumersel, 1862."

Condition

roughly made, as noted re: date of Tablets, central band riveted and not tight, otherwise good
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