PAIR OF LARGE GERMAN SILVER SABBATH CANDLESTICKS.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 450
PAIR OF LARGE GERMAN SILVER SABBATH CANDLESTICKS.
1880
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,000
Rabbi Dr. Siegmund Salfeld (1843-1926) was born in Stadthagen, Germany. After earning his doctorate from the University of Berlin under the tutelage of Moritz Steinschneider he became the rabbi of Dessau, Anhalt in 1870. In 1880 he was appointed rabbi of Mainz, whereupon the Jews of Dessau, Salfeld presented this pair of large silver candlesticks in gratitude and appreciation of his service to their community.