
Auction Closed
November 20, 08:47 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A GERMAN SILVER BOOK BINDING, MAKER'S MARK A FLEUR DE LYS WITH TWO STARS, NUREMBERG, 1698-1706
pierced and chased with foliate scrollwork and two dolphin heads flanking the hands of Cohen, fitted with a Pentateuch with commentary, printed in Amsterdam 1767 by Herz Levi Rofe and his son-in-law Kosman, title page lacking, completed by additional volume, 2 pieces
marked with maker's mark and city mark at both ends
height 5½ in.
15 cm
This maker's mark is recorded in Karin Tebbe et al., Nürnberger Goldschmiedekunst 1541-1868, no. 1076 p. 485, but has not been attributed.