The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part I

A Pair of Parcel-Gilt Silver Finials, probably Morocco, circa 1900

Auction Closed

December 15, 09:26 PM GMT

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A Pair of Parcel-Gilt Silver Finials, probably Morocco, circa 1900

of hexagonal lantern form, the "windows" painted in gilt with Temple emblems and Hebrew inscriptions, off-standing spiral columns, matching spiral staves with bells on long chains

Height 16 in. (40.8 cm)

section of gallery missing from one, otherwise good

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In the arcades, various verses about the Torah: “I have not neglected Your teaching” (Ps. 119:153), “Moses charged us with the teaching” (Deut. 33:4), “I have not swerved from Your teaching” (Ps. 119:51), “The teaching of the Lord is perfect” (Ps. 19:8), “Be mindful of the teaching of Moses” (Mal. 3:22), “And the coastlands shall await his teaching” (Isa. 42:4).

At the base: “Consecrated by the esteemed, modest Simhah, blessed among women, in memory of her husband, Rabbi Isaac Coriat, may he abide in Eden.” The Coriat family was prominent in Morocco, particularly Marrakesh.