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LOT 0843
Jewish Silver Rimonim Group
19TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/4 - 11 in. (670 grams total, 26-28 cm).
A group of two silver rimonim or Torah finials comprising: one piriform example with medial rib, scalloped rim, domed head and tapering cylindrical socket; a spherical type 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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