Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art

AUCTION 68 | Thursday, April 07th, 2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art

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  1. UKRAINIAN SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 1
    Est: $20,000 - $30,000
    Hammer $35,000
  2. ITALIAN BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 2
    Est: $5,000 - $7,000
    Hammer $7,500
  3. PETITE ITALIAN BRONZE CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 3
    Est: $5,000 - $7,000
    Hammer $18,000
  4. GERMAN / POLISH (?) SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 4
    Est: $4,000 - $6,000
  5. Scalloped sheet-brass backplate pierced with rampant animal figures flanking shield embossed and tooled with floral and grape motifs, punch-beaded border. Traces of gilding. Cast row of oil fonts attached over drip-pan. 10 x 9.75 inches.
    Lot 5
    Est: $3,000 - $5,000
    Hammer $2,500
  6. GREEK BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 6
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $1,500
  7. Glazed, arched backplate with vase and flowers painted over relief, servant light attached above. Row of oil fonts at base. Evidence of repairs. 8.5 x 6 inches.
    Lot 7
    Est: $3,000 - $5,000
    Hammer $2,500
  8. HEAVY POLISH BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 8
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $1,500
  9. Triangular, openwork backplate with arched ribs, framed by stylized acanthus leaves and depicting the Greek mythology of the Judgment of Paris. Fronted by row of oil fonts and surmounted by suspension ring. 8.25 x 7.75 inches.
    Lot 9
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
  10. NORTH AFRICAN BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 10
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $1,500
  11. NORTH AFRICAN BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 11
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $900
  12. Cast rectangular backplate with openwork tendrils flanked by two pheasants and surmounted by suspension ring. Below, attached row of eight oil receptacles. 4.5 x 4.75 inches.
    Lot 12
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $1,200
  13. NORTH AFRICAN BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 13
    Est: $1,200 - $1,800
    Hammer $1,000
  14. HEAVY POLISH BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
    Lot 14
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $6,000
  15. TALL SILVER AND BRASS MICHAEL ENDE MENORAH.
    Lot 15
    Est: $5,000 - $7,000
    Hammer $4,000
  16. SUITE OF AMERICAN COMMEMORATIVE SYNAGOGUE PLATES.
    Lot 16
    Est: $3,000 - $5,000
  17. TALL DUTCH WOODEN TORAH ARK.
    Lot 17
    Est: $15,000 - $25,000
    Hammer $16,000
  18. CZECHOSLOVAKIAN SILVER CHARITY CONTAINER.
    Lot 18
    Est: $5,000 - $7,000
    Hammer $4,500
  19. GERMAN IRON-MOUNTED WOOD CHARITY CONTAINER.
    Lot 19
    Est: $5,000 - $7,000
    Hammer $4,500
  20. HUNGARIAN WOODEN CHARITY BOX.
    Lot 20
    Est: $3,000 - $5,000
  21. RUSSIAN SILVER CHARITY CONTAINER.
    Lot 22
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $1,500
  22. Angular-shaped “Art Deco” faceted charity container with substantial handles, bearing Hebrew and German: “Judischer National Fonds” and “Keren Kayemeth L’Yisrael” seperated by large Star-of-David. 7.75 x 5.5 x 3 inches.
    Lot 23
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
  23. Rectangular box with hinged lid bearing Hebrew inscription: Tzedakah Gedolah Be’ad Tikun Sophrim.” Coin-slot, clasp lock and handle on lid. 4 x 6.5 x 4.75 inches.
    Lot 24
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
  24. COPPER TOMB OF RACHEL CHARITY BOX.
    Lot 26
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $900
  25. ENGLISH CAST-IRON CHARITY BOX.
    Lot 27
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
  26. Rectangular form, with coin-slot set atop hinged lid, engraved in Hungarian “Jewish Hospital” and in Yiddish “Hospital.” Sides fitted with strap brackets; and stepped base. 9.75 x 8.5 x 5.5 inches.
    Lot 28
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $1,300
  27. Of house-form, with coin-slot set atop gabled roof, hinged door with hasp along side; front brass element engraved in Hebrew “Society for Comforting Mourners, Pressburg.” With handle. 7.75 x 7.5 x 4.5 inches.
    Lot 30
    Est: $600 - $900
    Hammer $2,750
  28. Shallow bowl with shell-topped finger hook bearing engraved Hebrew inscription: “A memorial to the refined Lady, Chana daughter of Mattel Goldfarb, from her son, [5]697 (1937).” Additional Hebrew inscription along interior: “Charity.” Diameter: 5 inches.
    Lot 31
    Est: $600 - $900
    Hammer $950
  29. LAND OF ISRAEL(?) BRONZED METAL CHARITY PLATE.
    Lot 33
    Est: $1,200 - $1,800
  30. ROMANIAN SILVER-PLATE CHARITY DISH.
    Lot 34
    Est: $1,200 - $1,800
    Hammer $1,200
  31. LARGE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN SILVER, PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND WOODEN TORAH SHIELD.
    Lot 37
    Est: $7,000 - $9,000
    Hammer $6,000
  32. POLISH PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND GEM TORAH SHIELD.
    Lot 38
    Est: $10,000 - $15,000
    Hammer $30,000
  33. Openwork, engraved scalloped-top crown top from which hangs a large baluster element and seven-channel oil reservoir and matching, semi-circular drip bowl beneath. Further hung with large flower-bud pendant. Height: 34 inches.
    Lot 39
    Est: $3,000 - $5,000
    Hammer $2,500
  34. ITALIAN SILVER SABBATH HANGING LAMP.
    Lot 40
    Est: $30,000 - $50,000
    Hammer $70,000
  35. MICHAEL ENDE SILVER AND BRASS FAMILY KIDDUSH GOBLET.
    Lot 41
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
  36. Engraved with three architectural Holy Land scenes, each captioned in Hebrew: Western Wall, Cave of the Patriarchs and Tombs of the House of King David. Marked. Height: 2.5 inches.
    Lot 42
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $1,500
  37. Gothic inspired square-form spice tower, with pointed arch and pierced quatrefoil-headed arcade along each of four sides, topped with pennant. All supported on knob stem and squared, stepped base. Marked: Vasily Peretrutov. Height: 6.5 inches.
    Lot 43
    Est: $2,500 - $3,500
    Hammer $2,500
  38. POLISH SILVER FILIGREE SPICE TOWER.
    Lot 44
    Est: $600 - $900
    Hammer $550
  39. GERMAN SILVER SPICE CONTAINER.
    Lot 45
    Est: $5,000 - $7,000
    Hammer $8,500
  40. HEAVY DAMASCENE PRESENTATION TRAY.
    Lot 47
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $1,500
  41. TURKISH SILVER-PLATED BRIDAL TRAY.
    Lot 48
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
  42. LARGE GERMAN PEWTER PASSOVER PLATE.
    Lot 49
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $7,000
  43. Painted in multi-colored floral and foliate motif with appropriate Hebrew text identifying the various symbolic foods used at the Passover Seder. Diameter: 14.5 inches.
    Lot 50
    Est: $1,200 - $1,800
    Hammer $1,100