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A German silver-gilt Torah crown, Lazarus Posen, Frankfurt, dated 1901
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base
- Silver, gilt
- diameter 9 in.
- 22.7cm
the ribs decorated with graduated beading outlined in Gothic trefoils, the bells suspended from sprays of leaves, globe and sylized flame finial, the base with Hebrew and German inscriptions, three bells also inscribed
Condition
two bells probably replaced (not inscribed), otherwise good condition
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 German inscription reads "From Daniel Rosenthal junior and Rosalie Mayen, May 25 1901."
The Hebrew inscription reads "Donation from Gedaliah, son of Nathan ha-Kohen, and his wife Rachel, daughter of Samuel, on the occasion of the bar mitzvah of their son, Samuel, son of Gedaliah Hakoen, on the second day of Shavout 1901"
The Hebrew inscription reads "Donation from Gedaliah, son of Nathan ha-Kohen, and his wife Rachel, daughter of Samuel, on the occasion of the bar mitzvah of their son, Samuel, son of Gedaliah Hakoen, on the second day of Shavout 1901"
This model of crown appears in an undated Posen catalogue, number 3275.