Lot 120
  • 120

An Italian silver amulet, 18th century

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • ring marked with control tower mark for Modena (Donaver-Dabbene, no. 101) and displayed eagle mark
  • silver
  • height 4 1/8 in.
  • 10.5 cm
typical cartouche form, double-sided and applied with hands of Cohen, priest's hat, Ark of the Covenant, hanging lamp, and Tablets of the Law, grape cluster terminal

Condition

Tablets reattched with glue, a few small splits to seam, otherwise good
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