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LOT 34:
Magnificent Silver Case for a Torah Scroll, with Finials. Iraq, [1871]
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Start price:
$
15,000
Estimated price:
$20,000 - $25,000
Auction house commission:
22%
More details
VAT: On commission only
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Impressive, magnificent case for a Torah Scroll - wood with gilded silver plate, with finials. Iraq [1871].
Description: Silver plates repousse with magnificent designs of flowers and leaves, two silver clasps.
Text around the upper section [repousse]: "This case and the Torah scroll within it were made by Simchah, wife of Shlomo Mussa, in 1871." There are a pair of gilded, silver finials with chains of bells at the top of case. Chains of bells [some of the chains are missing] are at the top of the crown. The wood on the interior of the case is painted with leaf designs on a red background.
The case is 105 cm. tall. The finials are 18 cm. tall.
Unique features: This especially magnificent case was made by an artisan, apparently commissioned by one of the wealthiest Iraqi families.
Condition: Fine. Light repairs and few dents.
