Important Judaica

Important Judaica

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An Engraved Silver-Gilt Book Binding, Probably Dutch, Circa 1700

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

finely engraved with paired lions holding a crowned cartouche surrounded by scrolling foliage inhabited by birds, a mask at the base, the spine engraved with Moses and Aaron supporting acollé coats of arms, one side with a later coat of arms (now erased); fitted with a prayer book, 1704, fitted with later brackets at top and bottom, apparently unmarked


height: 7 1/4 in.

18 cm

The book itself is a Hebrew prayer book and psalter, both with Yiddish translation, accompanied by a collection of tkhines (Yiddish prayers), printed in Amsterdam in 1705 by Moses ben Abraham Mendes Coutinho. The front flyleaf is inscribed: This prayer book belongs to Mr. Jacob bar Aaron and his wife Mrs. Reichel Saraleh, may she live. Written in Fröschweiler, 17 March 1855.

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