Auction 107 Winner's Unlimited - Eretz Israel and Zionism, Postcards and Photographs, Numismatics, Posters, Maps, Judaica, Holy books, Letters from Rabbis and Rebbes
May 8, 2018 (Your local time)
Israel
 3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 294:

Silver Tray - LaMenatzeach Menorah. Isfahan, 19th Century.

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Sold for: $260
Start price:
$ 200
Estimated price:
$600 - $800
Auction house commission: 22%
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Silver tray with delicate silver etching - LaMenatzeach menorah, angels' names, verses.

LaMenatzeach menorah in the center with Shir LaMaalot, the verses כי מציון תצא תורה and ישמור צאתך ובואך מעתה ועד עולם. On the edges of the tray  "שמע ישראל ה' אלקינו ה' אחד ברוך שם כבוד מלכותו לעולם ועד, תמים תהיה עם ה' אלקיך" are engraved. Etching of leaves, flowers and geometric-shape patterns on the entire surface of the tray. 

For a similar tray, see Jewish Folk Art over the Generations by Eli and Elise Davis, published by Rubin Mass, catalog number 38.

Maximum diameter: 25 cm.

Weight: 232 g.

Some abrasions. Fine condition.


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