Central eagle (Ger: Adler) surrounded by Hebrew saying: “Kether Shem Tov, Kether Torah, Kether Kehunah” (Ethics of the Fathers, Chap. 4, Mishnah 17). And: “A Keepsake to the Greater Kohen, from the Minor Kohen.” Drawstring closure. 8.5 x 9.5 inches.
Auction 85 |
Thursday, November 07th,
2019 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 241
ENGLISH EMBROIDERED VELVET TEFILLIN BAG
Central eagle (Ger: Adler) surrounded by Hebrew saying: “Kether Shem Tov, Kether Torah, Kether Kehunah” (Ethics of the Fathers, Chap. 4, Mishnah 17). And: “A Keepsake to the Greater Kohen, from the Minor Kohen.” Drawstring closure. 8.5 x 9.5 inches.
1886
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
<<Provenance:>> Gift from Chief Rabbi Herman Adler, to his father, Chief Rabbi Nathan Marcus Adler of Great Britain. The Adler’s were a family of Kohanim (priests).