Cast, featuring openwork mounting featuring Hebrew letters “B” and “Z” from which hangs a large ring terminating in pomegranate-form bearing Hebrew verse: “My door I will open; come and enjoy.” 9.5 x 5 inches.
AUCTION 68 |
Thursday, April 07th,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 76
HEAVY BRASS DOOR KNOCKER.
Cast, featuring openwork mounting featuring Hebrew letters “B” and “Z” from which hangs a large ring terminating in pomegranate-form bearing Hebrew verse: “My door I will open; come and enjoy.” 9.5 x 5 inches.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $950
Allegedly hung from the door of a Jewish-owned brothel. It has been suggested that the Hebrew initials at top refer to “Beith Zonoth” or House of Prostitutio