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Auction 17 · Lot 592
WOODEN SYNAGOGUE BOARD WITH REMOVABLE PLAQUES Enschede, Holland, early 19th century
- Estimate
- $2,000–$2,500
- Hammer price
- $1,800
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
The two sided plaque, framed by fluted columns with ball finials, bears an ornamental element across the top.
On one side, a painted Hebrew inscription states: "For a list of unsold honorifics, see reverse side." The other side bears removeable plaques which enumerate 14 ceremonial functions which are sold during services, to benefit the synagogue. From the Beth Jacob synagogue, an Aschkenazi congregation. H: 670mm. Some wear.
summary
The functions include opening the Torah ark, removing and returning each Torah scroll, and dressing the Torah after the reading is complete.