161 341 GERMAN PEWTER PURIM PLATE. The plate with raised rim engraved in Hebrew: “Koshman son of the esteemed Leib Oppenheim, from Hamburg, Breindeleh daughter of the esteemed Neis Katz, from Manheim.” In center, concentric circles of geometric patterning with central ring bearing further Hebrew inscription: “Shaloch Manos Ish Lere’eihu.” Marked. Diam: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm). 1750. $1500-2000 342 CONTINENTAL SILVER BINDING. High-relief repousse binding featuring central medallion on each cover engraved in Hebrew with names of bride and groom: Chaim ben Pinchas and Mindele bath Reuven, and dated 1776. Two hinged clasps. Marked. 5 x 7.5 inches (12.7 x 19.1 cm). Upper portion of spine with silver lacking and revealing a contemporary tinted vellum binding. $4000-6000 ❧ FITTED WITH: Seder HaTephiloth [liturgy for the year]. According to Aschkenazi rite, with translation into Judeo- German. Includes Tehillim and Techinos. [Vinograd, Amsterdam 1917]. Amsterdam, Proops, 1765-6. 340 HEAV Y DAMASCENE PRESENTATION TRAY. Large rectangular tray, with silver and copper finely inlaid onto brass featuring large central Biblical narrative entitled: “This is the Giving of the Law” with Moses presenting the Tablets and the Jewish People at center surrounding a stylized Mount Sinai. Central image framed by columns and large figures of Moses holding the Tablets and Aaron the High Priest holding the censer, with two lions couchant. Raised rim bearing numerous Hebrew Biblical verses relating to the giving of the Law and its honor. The whole accomplished in folk design, with geometric detailing, primitive arabesque scrolling along border and organic tendrils surrounding the verses. 14.25 x 21 inches (36.2 x 53.3 cm). Early 20th century. $2000-3000 ❧ For a similar example see Sotheby’s Tel Aviv, The Sassoon Estate, April 9th, 1999, lot 14. See also Yeshiva University Museum Catalogue, See and Sanctify: Exploring Jewish Symbols (1979) no. 63. Lot 341 Lot 342 Lot 340