Pair of cases, with hinged lower section, and upper section with raised square box with engraved lines indicating four sections, the one engraved with Hebrew letter indicating its use for the phylactery worn on the head. Marked on inside lips. H: 45mm.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 106
PAIR OF GILT SILVER TEFILLIN COVERS
Russia, late 19th century; Master: E. Radke.
Pair of cases, with hinged lower section, and upper section with raised square box with engraved lines indicating four sections, the one engraved with Hebrew letter indicating its use for the phylactery worn on the head. Marked on inside lips. H: 45mm.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,500
Cases such as these were often owned by prominent Hassidic leaders; the phylacteries would be stored inside when not in use in the synagogue during the daily morning service.