Pair of cases, in two sections; upper section with raised square box, engraved floral and geometric decoration on box and rim of base. Marked on base and inside lip. H: 65mm.
AUCTION 9 |
Tuesday, March 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 68
LARGE PAIR OF SILVER TEFILLIN CASES.
Poland, mid-19th century.
Pair of cases, in two sections; upper section with raised square box, engraved floral and geometric decoration on box and rim of base. Marked on base and inside lip. H: 65mm.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
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
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