Books, Manuscripts, Judaica, Art, Silver.
Lot #265
A Rare Pair of Silver Tefillin Cases, Jerusalem Circa 1920
A Rare Pair of Silver Tefillin Cases, Jerusalem Circa 1920 These sterling silver boxes are used to cover tefillin. While the tops are marked for either hand and head respectively, the sides are acid-etched in designs of pomegranate plants and grape clusters on vines, two symbolic foods of the Land of Israel. Hand engraved "Bezalel Jerusalem" on the very bottom. Circa 1920's, made in Jerusalem.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #269
Bezalel Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers, Jerusalem, Circa 1950
Bezalel Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers, Jerusalem, Circa 1950 Beautifully crafted handled tray on rounded, elevated peg feet, with salt and pepper shakers. Every piece made of sterling silver with bands of filigree wire that decorate many parts of this set. Marked "Bezalel Jerusalem" in Hebrew on edge and 925 hand made. Circa 1950.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #270
Jewelry by Hans Teppich (1904 - 1983)
Jewelry by Hans Teppich (1904 - 1983) Two distinct, stylish, mid-century modern pieces of sterling silver jewelry. One is a brooch, the other a pendant. Each is hallmarked "Teppich", for Hans Teppich (1904 - 1983), a German born Jew who immigrated to Palestine in 1933 and set up his own workshop. These pieces are from the late 1950's or early 1960's.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #272
A Damascene Trench Art Shell Case Vase, Jerusalem, Circa 1913
A Damascene Trench Art Shell Case Vase, Jerusalem, Circa 1913 Artisan work made from a WWI shell case. Decorated with eight cartouches with six Islamic style birds inside. Inlaid with silver two strips; the top one depicting camel train in Damascened work. The Bottom strip engraved with Hebrew: "How beautiful are the feet of the herald on the mountains, announcing peace, heralding good tidings, announcing salvation, saying to Zion, "Your God has manifested His kingdom."Height: 10.83 in. (27.5 cm)
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #273
Two European tefillin bags 1889 and 1903
Two European tefillin bags 1889 and 1903 A charming pair of European tefillin bags. Each design reveals feminine undertones such as flower motifs, as newly married Jewish women in prewar Europe often presented their husband with tefillin and tallis bags, with decoration sewn by them. One bag dated 1903, the other, 1889.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #274
Americana Grouping of Jewish Household Goods, 1930's through 1950's
Americana Grouping of Jewish Household Goods, 1930's through 1950's This grouping of household goods is a "time-capsule" of the Jewish experience in America during 1930's through the 1950's. The three containers in the center are of the earliest era, and detail their contents in English on one side, and Yiddish on the other side. Another example of the round scouring powder container by the Rokeach company was on display in an 1991 exhibition in the Jewish museum of New York. It can be seen in the accompanying exhibit publication "Getting Comfortable in New York: The American-Jewish Home, 1880 - 1950".
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #275
A Gold Filigree Gemstone Wedding Ring
A Gold Filigree Gemstone Wedding Ring This 14k gold Jewish wedding ring takes it's design inspiration from antique German and Italian Jewish wedding rings. Those rings, like this one, feature what appears to be a house, but scholars believe either represent a palace or castle, alluding to a "dream" for the new couple to achieve success in life, or, it depicts King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. The side "roof" with the red stone opens up! Because this is made of spun gold filigree, with believe this is Israeli in origin, likely made by a talented Sephardic artisan.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #276
19th Century Illuminated Moroccan Ketubah, Jewish Marriage Contract on Parchment
19th Century Illuminated Moroccan Ketubah, Jewish Marriage Contract on Parchment
The text is framed by a stylized Moorish arch with flowers decoration both sides. The names of the bride and groom and the word "hai" (life) are written in large Hebrew block letters. Above the text is a border that contains blessings for the bride and groom. The Ketubah is decorated with three arches at the very top, The panel below the arches contains the inscription "with a good sign (be-simana tava). and in a time of good will, blessing and success."
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #277
Americana Yizkor 1937
Americana Yizkor 1937 This Yizkor (remembrance) light is an unusual piece of Jewish Americana. Made of solid metal in the form of a Moorish-styled Synagogue, complete with Star of David finial at top. Printed paper insert noting the exact day that kaddish should be said and the pair of electric bulbs be switched on, for the following twenty years after the loved one has passed. Dated 1937.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #278
Colored Stencil Mizrach or Sheviti
Colored Stencil Mizrach or Sheviti This multi-colored stencil draws it's design inspiration from the popular "papercuts" that were made by Jewish artisans in Eastern Europe. Here it imitates those papercuts (many were designated for a mizrach or sheviti, like this example), with bold, 20th century colors such as orange and royal blue. Verses such as "Swift as a deer, light as an eagle, to do your will, Father in heaven" (Ethics of the fathers 5:21), are on the borders, along with a profile of a deer and bird above those excerpts.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #281
Unique ILYA SCHOR Sculpture, Mother and Child, New York, Circa 1950
Unique ILYA SCHOR Sculpture, Mother and Child, New York, Circa 1950 Hand carved stone, signed on reverse, original wood mount, Ilya Schor was a master in handmade silver and copper pieces; this is the only known stone piece made by Schor. It features a highly sophisticated, semi-abstract depiction of a woman holding an infant, with a masculine hand (presumably the father), reach-ing for the child. Reminiscent of Native American art of the era. A historically important piece by Schor.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #285
Ingenious Work of Art, Large Vintage Judaica Scene
Ingenious Work of Art, Large Vintage Judaica Scene An ingenious work of art utilizing cut pieces of cotton and wool to create a scene of a figure wrapped in a prayer shawl about to enter a Synagogue. Possibly inspired by the techniques and styling of Bezalel school artist Judith Yellin (1923 - 2005)
Estimated price
1000$
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