Lot 28
  • 28

A POLISH ENGRAVED SILVER BELT BUCKLE FOR YOM KIPPUR

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • silver
  • length 3 3/4 in.
  • 9.6 cm
engraved with lions holding a crowned cartouche within a border of overlapping leaves, the belt formed of metallic mesh, the buckle apparently unmarked.

Exhibited

New York, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, The Collector's Room:  Selections from the Michael and Judy Steinhardt Collection, 1993, no. 37, p. 21

Condition

Condition good.
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 Hebrew inscription reads: "For on this day atonement shall be made for you to cleanse, from all your sins; you shall be clean before the Lord (Lev. 16:30)."