Baluster-like shape composed of two-tiered bulbous upper portion with dense foliate motif, hung with eight enclosed bells. Lower portion in naturalistic hand-form staves set on circular base. Marked. Height: 15.5 inches.

Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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PAIR OF CONTINENTAL SILVER TORAH FINIALS.

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20th century

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For another example of naturalistic hand staves, See R. Grafman, The Cymbalista Collection - 50 Rimmonim (1998) no. 31, executed in Galicia, 19th century.

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Baluster-like shape composed of two-tiered bulbous upper portion with dense foliate motif, hung with eight enclosed bells. Lower portion in naturalistic hand-form staves set on circular base. Marked. Height: 15.5 inches.

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