A PAIR OF ENGLISH SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL "PINEAPPLE" MINIATURE TORAH FINIALS, MAKER'S MARK -C, PROBABLY LONDON, 1804

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December 17, 05:06 PM GMT

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20,000 - 30,000 USD

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A PAIR OF ENGLISH SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL "PINEAPPLE" MINIATURE TORAH FINIALS, MAKER'S MARK -C, PROBABLY LONDON, 1804

the shafts chased with acanthus tips, engraved with crest and Hebrew motto, Hebrew inscriptions, one knop engraved "Philip Salomons Esq" in script, the upper part formed as a pineapple above two tiers of green enamel leaves, topped by two tiers of six scrolled arms separated by further leaves, gilt pineapple finials

marked on both with king's head, lion passant, and date letter I, one with maker's mark -C

height 6 in.

15.2 cm

Some restoration to green leaves, one bell missing,

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.

Philip Salomons (1796-1867), sold at his death to
Reuben David Sassoon (1834-1905), to his great-niece and sister-in-law
Flora Gubbay, Mrs. Solomon David Sassoon (1856-1936), no. 33; to her son
David Solomon Sassoon (1880-1942), to his son
Rabbi Solomon David Sassoon of Letchworth (1915-1985), and by descent

London, 1906: Exhibition of Jewish Art and Antiquities, Whitechapel Art Gallery, November 7 to December 16, no. 150, lent by Mrs. S.D. Sassoon.

The Hebrew inscription (repeated on both finials) reads: “A donation from that which God has bestowed upon me, Judah Aryeh, known as Leib, son of the departed Yitzhak Isaac, of blessed memory, in the year [5]595 [1835].”

Above the lion rampant: “Judah is a lion’s [aryeh] whelp” [Gen. 49:9].