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Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art Including Property from a Dutch Private Collector and the Late T. Nachum Gidal

AUCTION 2 | Tuesday, June 03rd, 1997 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art Including Property from a Dutch Private Collector and the Late T. Nachum Gidal

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  1. GROUP OF FOUR MISCELLANEOUS BEZALEL ITEMS.
    Lot 1
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $700
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  2. Hinged lid with central plaquette of idyllic landscape with figure in timeless dress arm outstreched; Hebrew legend: “For Behold the Land...” Sides elegantly decorated. Marked on base. L: 44 mm.
    Lot 2
    BEZALEL SILVER SNUFF-/PILL-BOX.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $700 - $1,000
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  3. Shaped triangular design, set on two domed supports. Decorated with agricultural scene on one side, other side inscribed with verse from Ecclesiastes 9:7, “...Eat thy Bread with Joy.”. L: 165 mm, H: 95 mm
    Lot 3
    CHARMING BEZALEL SILVER SERVIETTE HOLDER.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $600 - $900
    Hammer $800
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  4. Damascene-work. Rim inscribed with quotations from the Hagadah, center inscribed with word Jerusalem surrounded by geometric designs. D: 198 mm.
    Lot 4
    BEZALEL BRASS AND SILVER PASSOVER PLATE.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
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  5. Decorated with appealing pastoral scenes from the Biblical lexicon. Rim inscribed “Yerushalem - Bezalel.” . D: 440 mm.
    Lot 5
    LARGE BEZALEL BRASS PLATE.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $4,000 - $5,000
    Hammer $3,500
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  6. Ten-sided, upper register with scenes and motifs evocative of the Song of Songs, lower register with appropriate Hebrew verses from the Biblical text. Marked. Light wear. H: 155 mm, D: 147 mm.
    Lot 6
    BEZALEL BRASS CACHE-POT.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $600 - $900
    Hammer $1,600
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  7. Typical design with appropriate Hebrew verses. Marked. Light wear. H: 145 mm.
    Lot 7
    BEZALEL BRASS VASE.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $300 - $500
    Hammer $200
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  8. In classic Orientalist-style. Marked. 110x50 mm.
    Lot 8
    BEZALEL BRASS INK-CONTAINER.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $300 - $500
    Hammer $350
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  9. First: of bulbous-form, second: six-sided tapered-form; both etched with typical designs and Hebrew verses. Both marked. H: 125 and 155 mm.
    Lot 9
    TWO BEZALEL BRASS VASES.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $500 - $700
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  10. Decorated with Damascene-work. Marked Bezalel (together with munitions company, Karlsruhe, 1913). H: 285 mm.
    Lot 10
    BEZALEL BRASS ARTILLERY SHELL.
    Jerusalem
    Est: $300 - $500
    Hammer $650
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  11. Square-form, hinged lid painted with scene after Stanislaus Bender. Silk-lined interior, clasp-lock. Some cracking. 195x175 mm.
    Lot 11
    PALESTINE OLIVE-WOOD TEPHILIN CONTAINER.
    Jerusalem, circa 1910
    Est: $700 - $1,000
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  12. cf. Israel Museum Catalogue, Bezalel - Reshimah (1983) no. 109 (illustrated) Glazed tile depicting profile of Dr. Theodor Herzl within roundel, border with the Zionist mantra: “If you will it - it is no dream.”. Marked Keramica-Bezalel. 155x155 mm.
    Lot 12
    BEZALEL PAINTED CERAMIC PLAQUE.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $800
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  13. FINE BEZALEL PAINTED CERAMIC PLAQUE.
    Lot 13
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $7,000 - $9,000
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  14. MINIATURE BEZALEL ILLUSTRATED ESTHER SCROLL WITHIN SILVER CASE.
    Lot 14
    Jerusalem, 1927
    Est: $3,000 - $4,000
    Hammer $2,500
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  15. Lavishly decorated with applied colored stones, central panel depicting the four principle characters of the Esther story, all on a body of scrolling grape-vines with appropriate Hebrew inscriptions. Handle marked. L: 430 mm.
    Lot 15
    BEZALEL SILVER ESTHER CASE.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $3,800
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  16. Weinstein, p. 222 (illustrated) Spherical upper spice section with removable lid, set on domed base, applied filigree. Bezalel trademark plaque on stem. H: 120 mm.
    Lot 16
    BEZALEL SILVER SPICE-CONTAINER.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $800 - $1,200
    Hammer $600
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  17. Stylish broad U-shaped candelabrum on broad base applied with filigree. Marked below. Light wear. H: 235 mm.
    Lot 17
    BEZALEL SILVER SABBATH CANDLESTICKS.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $700
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  18. Fine silver-mounted covers, embossed and chased with detailed scrollwork, upper cover set with colored stones, lower cover with central Bezalel marked design, Fitted with Hebrew Bible, London 1913. Lacking clasp. 80x130 mm.
    Lot 18
    BEZALEL SILVER BINDING.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
    Hammer $3,000
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  19. Covers of dense artful filigree. Marked on clasp (cf. IMC, Bezalel p. 256, ill. 10a). 34x51 mm.
    Lot 19
    BEZALEL MINIATURE SILVER BINDING.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $4,000 - $5,000
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  20. Arched backplate with stylized design, front platform with row of eight candleholders. Removable servant-light. Marked. Some wear. H: 197 mm.
    Lot 20
    BEZALEL SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $2,000 - $2,500
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  21. Backplate with striking composition, centered by winged rampant lions flanking Menorah, appropriate Hebrew inscriptions; front platform with row of eight oil-pans. removable servant-light. Marked. H: 272 mm.
    Lot 21
    BEZALEL BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Jerusalem, early 20th century
    Est: $2,000 - $2,500
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  22. ITALIAN BRONZE CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 22
    Early 18th century
    Est: $12,000 - $15,000
    Hammer $10,000
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  23. Openwork backplate surmounted by realistically chased birds, side panels supporting candle-sockets, spanned by a row of 8 oil fonts, the whole set on 4 short supports. H: 200 mm.
    Lot 23
    POLISH BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    18th century
    Est: $6,000 - $8,000
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  24. UKRANIAN SILVER FILIGREE CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 24
    Early 19th century
    Est: $8,000 - $10,000
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  25. Of bench-form, front platform with 8 oil fonts, miniature deer (symbolizing Family name?) applied. Set on 4 paw supports. Prominant removable servant-light set on elegant scroll-support. H: 135 mm.
    Lot 25
    BOHEMIAN SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Circa 1800
    Est: $2,500 - $3,500
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  26. Cf. A. Kanof, Jewish Ceremonial Art (n.d.) pl. 164. Cartouche-backplate, with repousse central Menorah within beaded border. Below row of 8 oil fonts over drip-pan. H: 248 mm.
    Lot 26
    DUTCH BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    19th century
    Est: $700 - $1,000
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  27. Palm trees with nesting birds applied, the whole attractively chased. Removable servant light. Lacking removable oil-jug, minor damage to back support. Marked: Szmuel Szkarlat. H: 220 mm.
    Lot 27
    POLISH SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Last quarter of the19th century
    Est: $2,000 - $2,500
    Hammer $1,800
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  28. Standing lamp. Detachable upper section of rococo style, removable servant light. Owner’s initials on base. H: 660 mm.
    Lot 28
    LARGE CONTINENTAL SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    19th century
    Est: $3,500 - $4,000
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  29. cf. Berlin Museum, Judaica Katalog (1989) no. 187. Two removable serving implements. H: 205 mm.
    Lot 29
    RUSSIAN SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Late 19th century
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $200
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  30. Backplate featuring wreathed oval cartouche with Menorah design, removable servant-light at top. H: 223 mm.
    Lot 30
    POLISH SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    19th century
    Est: $2,000 - $2,500
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  31. Of striking form. Elongated Star-of-David body set with 8 oil-fonts set on flower-head drip-pans, each with removable wick-holders. Prominent Star-of-David finial. The whole set on wide Sta-of-David base. H: 410 mm.
    Lot 31
    INDIAN BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    19th century
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
    Hammer $900
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  32. CONTINENTAL SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 32
    circa 1900
    Est: $25,000 - $30,000
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  33. Damascene-work. Each of the 8 removable oil fonts (as well as the servant light) set within detachable ring-holders; all with removable wick-holders. H: approx. 270 mm.
    Lot 33
    NEAR EASTERN SILVER AND BRASS HANGING CHANUKAH LAMP.
    20th century
    Est: $2,500 - $3,000
    Hammer $2,200
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  34. Standing lamp with flared branches, art-nouveau detail, nine candle-sockets. Set on circular domed base. H: 340 mm.
    Lot 34
    AMERICAN SILVER-PLATED CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Circa 1900
    Est: $300 - $500
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  35. cf. Narkiss, no. 34; Stieglitz no. 125 illus. 1. Modeled after an Italian 16th century design. H: 66 mm.
    Lot 35
    MINIATURE SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    20th century
    Est: $400 - $600
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  36. Rectangular box with eight narrow compartments. Lip of hinged lid pierced to form wick-holders. Lid inscribed with seasonal inscription. L: 99 mm.
    Lot 36
    CONTINENTAL SILVER TRAVELING CHANUKAH LAMP.
    20th century
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $700
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  37. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN BRONZE CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 37
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
    Hammer $1,400
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  38. GERMAN / AUSTRIAN BRASS CHARITY BOX.
    Lot 38
    circa 1910
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $3,000
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  39. Of classic design in blue and white: Map of Eretz Israel on one side, other with stylized initial letters. H: 248 mm.
    Lot 39
    UNUSUALLY LARGE KEREN KAYEMETH TIN CHARITY BOX.
    Italy, circa 1930
    Est: $500 - $700
    Hammer $850
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  40. In support of Keren Hatorah. Sides with text in French. Cream-colored background. H: 125 mm.
    Lot 40
    FRENCH TIN CHARITY BOX.
    Strasbourg, circa 1950
    Est: $150 - $200
    Hammer $300
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  41. Suspension hook above and sliding cover below. In aid of Agudath Israel’s Heren Hatorah Fund. H: 120 mm.
    Lot 41
    CONTINENTAL LEAD CHARITY BOX.
    20th century
    Est: $350 - $500
    Hammer $350
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  42. Hinged lid with clasp lock, scroll-work handle. Hebrew letters engraved on lid. H: 70 mm.
    Lot 42
    GERMAN SILVER CHARITY CONTAINER.
    Late 19th century
    Est: $500 - $700
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  43. In aid of the General Israel Orphan’s Home for Girls in Jerusalem. Front and sides with charming depictions of little girls at play and prayer. Set on yellow background. Light wear. H: 120 mm.
    Lot 43
    ISRAELI TIN CHARITY BOX.
    Jerusalem, Alfred Saltzman, circa 1949
    Est: $250 - $300
    Hammer $250
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  44. Illustrated: JE, VI 184. Supporting the R. Meir Ba’al Haness Fund through the Central Committee Knesseth Israel, Inc. Black lettered on tan background. Uncommonly fine condition. H: 80 mm.
    Lot 44
    AMERICAN TIN CHARITY BOX.
    Early 20th century
    Est: $300 - $400
    Hammer $300
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  45. Painted off-white. Prominent central Star-of-David. Yiddish text proclaiming support of Eretz Israel and the Jewish Legion military force. H: 315 mm, W: 233 mm.
    Lot 45
    LARGE AMERICAN WOODEN CHARITY BOX.
    New York, 1918
    Est: $4,000 - $5,000
    Hammer $4,000
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  46. Painted in green with lettering in red and yellow, requesting contributions to the R. Meir Ba’al Haness Fund, Psalms 137:6 at top. L: 315 mm.
    Lot 46
    CONTINENTAL TIN CHARITY TRAY.
    circa 1900
    Est: $800 - $1,200
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  47. Bearded figure with arms aloft supporting candleholders. Set on circular domed base. H: 235 mm.
    Lot 47
    PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BRASS CANDLESTICKS.
    circa 1900
    Est: $200 - $300
    Hammer $200
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  48. UNUSUAL LIME-STONE SABBATH CANDELABRA.
    Lot 48
    Cyprus, 1947-48 (5708)
    Est: $1,200 - $1,800
    Hammer $1,000
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  49. FINE GERMAN BRASS SABBATH JUDENSTERN HANGING-LAMP.
    Lot 49
    19th century
    Est: $3,000 - $5,000
    Hammer $4,200
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  50. Circular case chased with floral garlands. Angular-shaped crank handle. Bar and ring-pull fitted to complete manuscript scroll on vellum. Length of case: 280 mm.
    Lot 50
    TURKISH SILVER CASED ESTHER SCROLL.
    19th century
    Est: $2,000 - $2,500
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