“Presented by the Honorary Architects to B.L. Cohen Esq. MPLCC, President of the Jewish Board of Guardians on the Occasion of his Opening the New Building in Widegate Street, City.” Marked. Length: 5 inches. Housed within fitted case.
AUCTION 62 |
Thursday, June 26th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 321
ENGLISH PRESENTATION SYNAGOGUE KEY.
“Presented by the Honorary Architects to B.L. Cohen Esq. MPLCC, President of the Jewish Board of Guardians on the Occasion of his Opening the New Building in Widegate Street, City.” Marked. Length: 5 inches. Housed within fitted case.
March 22, 1896
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
PRICE REALIZED $1,200
Member of Parliament for East Islington Sir Benjamin Louis Cohen (1844-1909) was president of the Jewish Board of Guardians, a charity that provided for the welfare of under-privileged Jews.