Lot 149
  • 149

A pair of North African silver large Torah finials, possibly Tunisia, early 20th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver
  • height 18 1/2 in.
  • 47cm
faceted towers pierced with foliage, crown finial, hung with bells, the hexagonal staves engraved with flowerheads in diaper, one also engraved with Hebrew text

Condition

inscription removed from one stave, one crown with minor split, dents from use, otherwise good
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Catalogue Note

The inscription reads "The crown for the Torah is the donation of the esteemed woman Clara Levy and her sons for the ascension of the soul."