Made of two pieces of leather sewn together with leather thread. The front bears three leather toggle closures (lacking one, and straps). Length: 10.75 inches.
AUCTION 65 |
Thursday, June 25th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 232
CHALITZAH SHOE.
Made of two pieces of leather sewn together with leather thread. The front bears three leather toggle closures (lacking one, and straps). Length: 10.75 inches.
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $1,100
Accompanied by: Shtar Chalitzah [certificate pertaining to Levirate Marriage]. Hebrew Legal Document processed by Beth Din of Amsterdam. Printed, with manuscript additions. One page. Amsterdam, 1803.
For a summary of the many and complex laws of the Chalitzah ceremony see EJ, Vol. XI cols. 122-31.