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A pair of silver Tefillin boxes
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- probably Polish, circa 1900, engraved with allegorical scenes and inscriptions, partly later
- Silver
- height 2 3/8 in.
- 6cm
decorated with captioned allegorical scenes, the base of one with a view of a Torah ark flanked by figures of Moses and Aaron
Condition
as noted re: engraving, repairs to borders, one with lead; one with filled inscription (name?) on flange
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 on the Phylacteries for the arm:
"And Isaac went out to meditate in the field" (Genesis 24:63)
The inscriptions on the Phylacteries for the head:
1. "So that you may remember the day when you left Egypt" (Deuteronomy 16:3)
2. "As an eagle that stirs up her nest and hovers over her young" (Deuteronomy 32:11)
3. "The wings of the dove are covered with silver" (Psalms 68:14)
4. "They that do business in great waters will declare His works with joy" (Psalms 107:22-23)