PAIR OF GILT TORAH FINIALS Probably North Africa, late 19th - early 20th century

These two tiered fruit form gilt copper Rimonum are embossed and chased overall with geometric patterns. They bear applique bosses around the center of the lower orb; pendant bells hang from rings which alternate with these bosses, and also from rings on the upper orb; cast finial. A dedicatory inscripition from a student memorializing his female teacher is engraved around the lower orbs, on both Rimonim. Probably North Africa, late 19th -early 20th century. 284 mmH

It is interesting to note that these finials were presented to the synagogue in memory of the donor’s female teacher.