This auction's rich catalog includes exciting antique pieces from Art Nouveau movement, all kinds of Judaica and items from Israel's establishment era.
Also included in the catalog is a private collection from a zoologist.
Silver, gold, art (internationl and Israeli), Israeliana, philately, rugs and much more also contribute to this auction's fascinating collection of rare items not to be missed.
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Wishing for us all to have a Chanukah miracle: the return of all of our hostages and missing and the healing of those wounded and mourning.
LOT 1: Beautiful Austro-Hungarian candlestick holders, 1867. With delicate shtichel work and on lion legs. Hallmarked. Weight: 1015g. 37cm height x 20cm diameter. In overall good condition with some very minor dents and two very small holes (refer to pictures).
LOT 2: Antique Portuguese trunk made of leather bound wood with copper accents. Carries initials G. M. B. Measurements: 48cm height x 68cm width x 38cm depth. Some places have pieces of leather missing (refer to pictures).
LOT 3: Antique Art Nouveau Majolica plate by Villeroy & Boch. Made in Germany. With water lilies and leaves throughout and very classic Art Nouveau lines. Marked on back. Some small, minor chips. Fit for hanging. 31cm diameter.
LOT 4: Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau hanging light fixture that originally worked via oil and wick but was at some point converted to electric. In working condition. Made of copper, glass and metal. With a weight at top center that can of course be lowered and raised for height. France, end of ...
LOT 5: Antique Austro-Hungarian besamim/spices tower, 1872. With beautiful filigree detailwork. Decorated with flags (each flag hallmarked). Weight: 120g. 20cm height x 6.5cm x 6.5cm. In good condition.
LOT 6: Judaica: Antique rare etrog box made of silver. Estimated to be from Germany or Prussia, circa 1830. Stands on four sculpted legs (eagle talons holding balls design). 12 hallmarks. Measurements: 10cm height x 14cm length x 11cm depth. Weight: 515g. In good condition.
LOT 8: Antique silver bracelet, marked 1881. Made in Russia. 84 silver. Russian Empire. Under the silver buckles is a leather strap base. Length, when open: 21cm. Cumulative weight: 99.4g. צמיד חוליות כסף רוסי עתיק, 1884 חתום, כסף 84 מתקופת הקיסרות הרוסית, חתום בחותמות רבות. הצמיד מולבש על רצועת עור. ...
LOT 9: Antique Torah "yad"/ pointer from Algeria with cutting, embossment and engraving details. 28cm length. Weight: 54g. Length of chain (sterling silver): 22cm.
LOT 10: John Pawson high design silver plated teapot. Sleek, modern and very high quality. Length from handle to spout: 23cm. 20cm diameter x 17cm height. In overall good condition with one small dent at side (refer to pictures). . פרסים: Blueprint Architect of the Year (2005) RSA Royal Designer for ...
LOT 11: Ornate Torah Ark (Aron Kodesh) by artist Gadi Nataf. Made of sterling silver with 18 karat gold embellishments. The regal Torah Ark holds Megillat Ruth. It has space to fit a small Torah. Even the interior is full of intricate design. Engraved, in Hebrew, Gadi and Yehuda Nataf, Jerusalem, 2010. ...
LOT 12: Antique besamim/spices tower with filigree work, decorated with flags. Germany, 1820-30. Marked. Measurements: 20cm height x 6.5cm x 6.5cm. Weight: 120g. Some wear and dents but in decent condition, considering its age.
LOT 13: Antique Art Nouveau clock with enamel face, painted with floral motif. The hands are in a delicate, beautiful leaf design. Classic Art Nouveau female figure at center of body, "holding up" the clock. Mechanism works and stops. Measurements; 42cm height x 32cm width x 16cm depth. We included, as ...
LOT 15: Mikve Israel diploma signed by Eliyahu Krause (director of the Mikveh Israel Agricultural School). Presented to Professor Mordechai Michael "Mike" Cohen, who was director of the zoology department at Tel Aviv University. 38cm x 50cm. Framed. In Hebrew and French. With stains and folds but complete.
LOT 17: Antique grandmother clock, made in England, circa 1930's. With Roman numerals. Measurments: 125cm height x 25cm width x 18cm depth. Chimes, in working condition and comes with key. .
LOT 19: Reindeer antlers from a private collection. Antlers attached to skull. 50cm height x 62cm width. With certificate of authenticity by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.
LOT 20: Limoges porcelain plate with State of Israel emblem at center. 28cm diameter. Comes with holder that can be placed on flat surface or hung on a wall.
LOT 21: John Bull flashing clock by Bradley & Hubbard (U.S.A.) with darting eyes. Made of cast iron with enamel dial with hand painted Roman numerals. Single winding hole with brass outer ring. Cast iron body in the form of John Bull. Blinking eyes set in the head. The manufacturers mark and patent ...
LOT 24: Set of 6 dessert plates by Cauldon (England). With beautiful floral motif and cobalt blue and gilded rim. 23.5cm diameter. England, early 20th century. One of the plates has an old restoration.
LOT 25: Jefferson Golden Hour "Mystery" clock, 1957. Art deco style electric clock from the 1950's. With transformer. Measurements: 22cm height x 19cm width x 12cm depth. In working condition.
LOT 26: Rosewood shelf clock by Ansonia Clock Company. Brass & copper, 19th century. Enamel dial with Roman numerals and handpainted glass. With original key. 65cm height x 39cm width x 12cm depth. Needs to be checked/restored by clockmaker.
LOT 28: Cloisonné desk set for smoking including a dish for cigarettes and two separate ashtrays. Made in China. Cloisonné with floral motif. 29cm x 16cm. Height of cigarette container: 8cm. Diameter of each ashtray: 9cm.
LOT 30: Large underglaze blue dish, Nanking pottery, circa 1750. 38.7cm diameter. Pine and peony pattern. Waved rim with trelliswork and flowerheads. Part of the plate is encrusted with marine growths. Added to the lot is the original catalog showcasing the item (on page 86) that was purchased by ...
LOT 32: Traditional Chinese Zisha/Yixing teapot made of clay with dragon motif. Marked at bottom. 13cm height x 13cm diameter. Length from handle to spout: 22cm.
LOT 33: Scatola Del Tempo watch winder box to keep one's watch in perpetual motion. Works on two batteries. In working condition. 14cm height x 11cm width x 12cm depth.
LOT 34: Megillat Esther, kosher. מגילת אסתר - מגילת המלך, כתובה ומאויירת בכתב יד- כשרה. כל כתר מאויר ושונה, דיו על קלף. מגילת "המלך" בפורמט גדול המתאים גם לבעל קורא. כתב בסגנון האר"י, נכתב על ידי סופר סת"ם כבוד הרב יצחק אסקוף יבל"א, שעלה מחלב בסוריה בשנות הראשונות של הקמת מדינת ישראל. 28 שורות ...
LOT 36: Joseph Gloster kiddush cup made of sterling silver with saucer by A Taite & Sons Ltd. 10cm height x 5.2cm diameter. Diameter of saucer: 8cm. Cumulative weight: 93g.
LOT 38: Antique, handmade besamim diffuser made of sterling silver. Weight: 30g. 11.5cm height. Minor signs of corrosion; in overall good condition. מצב טוב, מעט סימני קורוזיה.
LOT 39: Gadi Nataf: Kever Rachel/ Rachel's Tomb: Purim set height: 16 cm width: 23 cm depth: 11 cm Silver with 24 karat gold plate. There is only one other of its kind in existence. Torah scribe: R' Weiss Incredible piece by Gadi Nataf. Kever Rachel, full of design and innovation, comes apart to ...
LOT 41: Silver plated box for etrog or anything else. Made in Warsaw by J. Ehrlich. Late 19th - early 20th century. With delicate shtichel work and place for monogram. 12cm length x 9cm height x 10cm depth.
LOT 43: Miniature mezuza holder made of sterling silver with beautiful filigree work and embossing. "Yerushalem" (in Hebrew, without the "yud"). Circa 1920's/30's. Weight: 6.8g. Measurements: 60mm x 15mm.
LOT 44: HaTzofe newspaper: "the U.N. approved an establishment of a Hebrew state, with a majority of 33 for and 13 against". Framed in double sided glass. 57cm height x 40cm width. In good condition.
LOT 44.5: Rare! A pair of army pins from Palmach and Jerusalem. These are pins that were meant to be adorned on one's military badge. (Refer to picture with badge which we added just for illustration). Palmach: 7mm x 4mm. Jerusalem: 7mm x 4mm.
LOT 47: Silver money clip made in Israel, 1953, commemoratinig 20 years of Yaakov Yafet and Associates (Jerusalem). Marked. 835 silver. Weight: 17.96g. מחזיק שטרות מכסף 835, שנות החמישים, לציון עשרים שנה של חברת יעקוב יפת ושות' מירושלים. חתום. משקל - 17.96 גרם,
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