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LOT 16:
Finails for a Torah Scroll. Silver. Afghanistan. 19th century
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Estimated price :
$6,000 - $7,000
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Finails for a Torah Scroll. Silver. Afghanistan. 19th century
Impressive finials for a Torah Scroll. Silver, Afghanistan, 19th century.
Description: Height 275 mm. Diameter 70 mm.
Pear shaped finials, decorated with repousse flowers and vegetation. Each finial has a hinge and clasp so that it can be opened and filled with fragrant leaves to glorify the mitzvah. The upper section bears chains with pendants that hang from a serrated dome. Similar chains with pendants hang from the center of the finial and the bottom of the pear. Altogether there are three rows of delicate chains creating a very impressive look for the finials.
Condition: Missing a number of chains. Light dents.
