R. Nathan Nata, Rabbi of Hambro synagogue, London. Shechita Certificate

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Lot 253

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

R. Nathan Nata, Rabbi of Hambro synagogue, London. Shechita Certificate

Signed manuscript on vellum. one leaf. In a finely executed Ashkenazic cursive hand

London: 1754

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,500

Certificate attesting to the competence of the “Bachur” Yechiel b. Zalman, both in the theoretical and practical aspects of ritual slaughter. The author makes reference to a previous certificate issued by the Sefardic Bet Din which stated that he “did not faint” (due to the blood). Of historic importance as to the dates of the early Rabbis of the Hambro Synoagogue.