On cylindrical base, two tiered fruit form with flame finial; pendant bells from each tier. Marked on base. H: 10 1/2”. Bells missing.
AUCTION 35 |
Tuesday, November 21st,
2006 at 1:00
Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 313
PAIR OF SILVER TORAH FINIALS.
On cylindrical base, two tiered fruit form with flame finial; pendant bells from each tier. Marked on base. H: 10 1/2”. Bells missing.
Hungary, 20th century
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,800
The occurence of the flame as terminal on Torah finials is unusual; there is one example depicted in R. Grafman, Crowning Glory: Silver Torah Ornaments of the Jewish Museum (1996) no. 306, p. 207.