Auction 17 · Lot 397
(AUSTRALIA)
- Estimate
- $8,000–$10,000
- Hammer price
- $8,000
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Place
Melbourne
Publication
26th November, 1867
Description
Testimonial of the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation addressed to the Duke of Edinburgh. In this lavish illuminated large vellum certificate, the representatives of the Congregation express their pleasure at the Prince’s arrival to Melbourne, declare their allegiance to the Royal Family and wish the Prince success and prosperity
summary
A Proud Monument to early Australian Jewry.
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria was founded in 1835. The Melbourne Jewish Community was established in 1841. In 1847 the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, the city’s first synagogue opened. It’s religious life was based on the traditions of Anglo-Jewry. It’s Minister at the time of this historic Royal Visit was London-born Rabbi Abraham Frederick Ornstein (1836-95), who officiated in Melbourne from 1866-75, before accepting the call to Cape Town, South Africa. See L.M. Goldman, Jews in Victoria in the 19th Century (1954)
515x685 mm. Framed
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