Auction 60 · Lot 460
BEZALEL SILVER BINDING.
- Estimate
- $3,000–$4,000
- Hammer price
- $3,400
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
Jerusalem
Description
Upper cover chased with images of grapevines and swirls surrounding central embossed depiction of Moses with the Tablets of the Law set within arched frame with filigree trim and faceted light blue gemstone; applique bosses at each corner. Spine bears Hebrew title and similar ornamentation; rear cover depicts band of Symbols of Twelve Tribes surrounding central geometric, Star-of-David patterning, and four applique bosses at corners. Central clasp bears Hebrew inscription: “Bezalel Jerusalem.” 6.75 x 4.5.