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Lot 407
  • 407

A Pair of Silver Torah Finials, maker's mark apparently JC in italics, struck twice on each, possibly North German, circa 1800

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 42.5cm, 16 3/4 in high
the bright-cut and engraved arches hung with bells below coronet and ball finials, both engraved: '11 L 6 Gr'

Condition

Overall condition quite good, a 1 1/4 in section of the pierced trellis near the top of one is missing, the coronet and ball finial on the other is loose; most but not all of the surviving bells appear to be original; one bell detached, several others (probably 11) are lacking
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