Kethubah. Engraved Marriage contract on vellum with manuscript additions. Uniting Judah son of Abraham and Hendel daughter of David

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(ANGLO JUDAICA)

printer

21st Sivan

Place

London

Publication

1868

Description

Text in brown ink. Square Hebrew scripts. Text set within an architectural border consisting of two columns entwined with floral vines, topped by cherubs blowing horns, from which emanate the words, “Kol sason ve-kol simcha” [The sound of joy and happiness”]; a Star of David, and crown.

summary

The second witness on the kethubah “Asher ben Pinchas,” signs himself “secretarius ve-ne’eman de-Beith ha-Knesseth ha-Gedolah” [secretary and notary of the Great Synagogue]. The upper left corner of the document with the seal of the Great Synagogue, London

Rectangular sheet. Stained in places, integral folds

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