Auction 51b
Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
Jul 12, 2016
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
The auction has ended
|
LOT 408:
Gold Wristwatch of Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Yechiel Fish, "the Holy Floorer"
more...
|
|
|
Sold for: $2,500
Start price:
$
2,500
Auction house commission:
23%
VAT: 17% On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
|
Gold Wristwatch of Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Yechiel Fish, "the Holy Floorer"
Swiss Gold watch (585, 14K), produced by Schaffhausen.
This watch was used by the Kabbalist, the tsaddik Rabbi Avraham Yechiel Fish, "the holy floorer".
Rabbi Avraham Yechiel Fish (died on the 13th of Elul 1998), was a Kabbalist who had ru'ach hakodesh and performed wonders. A hidden kabbalist, he resided in Tel Aviv and was instructed by the Baba Sali to reveal himself at the end of his life drawing many to his door. Disciple of the "Holy Shoemaker". He was very active in performing clandestine charitable acts, such as establishing soup kitchens for the poor and helping the needy. He also took care of tikunim of the souls of people who died and was known for the wonders he performed and for his blessings.
Belonged to a kabbalistic group from Tel-Aviv who were named after their professions.
Enclosed is a letter attesting that Rabbi Avraham Yechiel Fish wore this watch on his wrist of and another letter of authorization by Rabbi Mordechai Auerbach.
Length: 20.5cm. Good condition.
