Open wreath form, chased with foliate bands and palmettes at upper edge. Gilt applique plaque at seam. No marks found. Diam: 175mm.
AUCTION 17 |
Tuesday, November 12th,
2002 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners
Lot 583
RARE SILVER TORAH CROWN
Izmir, Turkey, ca. 1815
Open wreath form, chased with foliate bands and palmettes at upper edge. Gilt applique plaque at seam.
No marks found. Diam: 175mm.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
An identical crown, with matching Torah Finials from Izmir, dated 1814, is presently in the Gross Family Collection. See A. Nachamas, Juedische Lebenswelten (1991) no. 4/11-12, p. 83. See also Sotheby’s, Jerusalem, May 5th, 1988, Lot 89.