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LOT 0851
Jewish Silver Rimonim Group
19TH CENTURY A.D.
10 5/8 in. (734 grams total, 27 cm each).
A group of two silver rimonim or Torah finials, each comprising a spherical body with conical finial and tapering cylindrical socket, medial band of dangles with inscription above, embossed and chased stylised floral and foliate motifs to body and socket. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a UK private collection.
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