Auction 112
Eretz Israel and Zionism, Anti-semitism, World War II and refugees, Postcards and Photographs, Posters, Maps, Judaica, Seforim, Letters from Rabbis and Rebbes
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Jan 21, 2019
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 219:
A wedding ring in the shape of a house. Italy [?] 19th century [?]
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Sold for: $280
Start price:
$
200
Estimated price :
$300 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 22%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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A wedding ring in the shape of a house. Italy [?] 19th century [?]
Silver wedding ring, engraved and drilled, Italy or Germany.
Wedding ring with a model of a two-story house.This type of ring was generally produced by Jewish silversmiths of Spanish origin. The house at the top of the ring symbolizes the building of the new home being established by the couple getting married, or alternatively, the holy Temple. Other rings of this type include the inscription 'מט' ["mazal tov"].
For similar examples See The Stieglitz Collection Masterpieces of Jewish Art by Chaya Benjamin, items 221-224.
Fine-very fine condition.
