Lot 56
  • 56

Three Velvet Embroideries

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Textile
  • length of Torah valance 45 1/2 in.
  • 115.5cm
comprising: a Mezuzah Covering embroidered in metallic thread with tasseled fringe, Morocco, circa 1900; an Italian red velvet Tallit Bag embroidered on both sides with metallic thread with the arms of Cohen within borders of foliage, early 19th century; and a velvet Torah Valance with raised metallic thread embroidery of lions flanking a crown surrounded by tendrils, the crown highlighted with silver beads, further silver beads at lower border, probably German, mid 19th century

Condition

first two good condition, balance with high spots and missing threads to velvet and worn through in several places
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