Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
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!["Shechita" knife, with sharpener. [20th century].
The knife is placed in a matching leather case. The sharpener is](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale28-public/170.jpg "\"Shechita\" Knife and Sharpener – Ordination of a Female")
Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
"Shechita" knife, with sharpener. [20th century].
The knife is placed in a matching leather case. The sharpener is attached to a board with a handle of carved wood.
* Attached is a certification for "shechita" to Ms. Germana Siniglia, daughter of Rabbi Carlo, who is expert in the laws of "shechita". The certification is valid only if an "urgent exclusive need for meat" arises and in the condition that no male "shochet" is available. Signed by Rabbi Elia Shmuel Hartom. Firenze, 1931. Italian (translation enclosed). Typewritten and signed by hand.
Length of knife; 28 cm.
The knife is placed in a matching leather case. The sharpener is attached to a board with a handle of carved wood.
* Attached is a certification for "shechita" to Ms. Germana Siniglia, daughter of Rabbi Carlo, who is expert in the laws of "shechita". The certification is valid only if an "urgent exclusive need for meat" arises and in the condition that no male "shochet" is available. Signed by Rabbi Elia Shmuel Hartom. Firenze, 1931. Italian (translation enclosed). Typewritten and signed by hand.
Length of knife; 28 cm.
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Various Objects
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!["Kiseh Eliyahu" (Elijah's Chair). Eretz Israel, [20th century].
Wood; sawn, engraved, impressed brass.
Two-seated c](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale28-public/171.jpg "\"Kiseh Eliyahu\" (Elijah's Chair) / \"Pidyon HaBen\"")
Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $2,000
Unsold
"Kiseh Eliyahu" (Elijah's Chair). Eretz Israel, [20th century].
Wood; sawn, engraved, impressed brass.
Two-seated chair with backrest. On the backrest is a brass plate with engravings and impressions of floral decorations and the inscription "Brit Avraham". On the side seat is a plate with the inscription "Pidyon HaBen".
Height: 85 cm. width: 100 cm. length: 39 cm.
Wood; sawn, engraved, impressed brass.
Two-seated chair with backrest. On the backrest is a brass plate with engravings and impressions of floral decorations and the inscription "Brit Avraham". On the side seat is a plate with the inscription "Pidyon HaBen".
Height: 85 cm. width: 100 cm. length: 39 cm.
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Various Objects
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Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Leather shoe made in accordance with Jewish law for performing "Mitzvat Chalitzah" [removal of shoe under Levirate law]. [Mid 20th century].
The Talmud and "Poskim" [adjudicative literature] contain many laws pertaining to a “Chalitzah" shoe. [For summary of laws of shoe see: Talmudic Encyclopedia, volume 15, pp. 722-752]. We will note, for instance, several Halachic details pertaining to this shoe: a shoe stitched with linen cannot be used for "Chalitzah" and according to majority of "Rishonim" all the shoe’s stitches and laces must be made of leather [therefore, buttonholes and hooks are made of leather]. Shoe must fit foot tightly and not be tattered [i. e., it must wrap the foot well and not be easily removed]; therefore tying straps are added. The shoe itself must be made of black leather and tying straps of white leather. Shoe should be crafted to fit right foot [to prevent mistakenly removing shoe from left foot]. Many other pertinent laws are stated in "Shulchan Aruch" and in" Poskim".
Each "Beit Din" must own a "Chalitzah" shoe and it is one of the objects which "Dayanim" must possess as mentioned in tractate "Sanhendrin" [7B]. Shoe must belong to brother of deceased childless husband and "Beit Din" grants him the shoe as a gift which he later returns. In fact, a "Chalitzah" shoe is rare, since very few "Batei Din" deal with "Chalitzah" whose laws are numerous and complex.
The Halachic tradition of craftsmanship of a "Chalitzah" shoe provides an authentic historical source of preserving the structure of shoes as crafted and stitched during period of the "Mishna" and earlier.
Maximal size: 30 cm. Height: approx. 23 cm. Very good condition.
The Talmud and "Poskim" [adjudicative literature] contain many laws pertaining to a “Chalitzah" shoe. [For summary of laws of shoe see: Talmudic Encyclopedia, volume 15, pp. 722-752]. We will note, for instance, several Halachic details pertaining to this shoe: a shoe stitched with linen cannot be used for "Chalitzah" and according to majority of "Rishonim" all the shoe’s stitches and laces must be made of leather [therefore, buttonholes and hooks are made of leather]. Shoe must fit foot tightly and not be tattered [i. e., it must wrap the foot well and not be easily removed]; therefore tying straps are added. The shoe itself must be made of black leather and tying straps of white leather. Shoe should be crafted to fit right foot [to prevent mistakenly removing shoe from left foot]. Many other pertinent laws are stated in "Shulchan Aruch" and in" Poskim".
Each "Beit Din" must own a "Chalitzah" shoe and it is one of the objects which "Dayanim" must possess as mentioned in tractate "Sanhendrin" [7B]. Shoe must belong to brother of deceased childless husband and "Beit Din" grants him the shoe as a gift which he later returns. In fact, a "Chalitzah" shoe is rare, since very few "Batei Din" deal with "Chalitzah" whose laws are numerous and complex.
The Halachic tradition of craftsmanship of a "Chalitzah" shoe provides an authentic historical source of preserving the structure of shoes as crafted and stitched during period of the "Mishna" and earlier.
Maximal size: 30 cm. Height: approx. 23 cm. Very good condition.
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Various Objects
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![Jewelry box, with the Sassoon family insignia . [England, first half of the 20th century].
Leather-covered wood; brass (gilde](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale28-public/173.jpg "Elaborate Box with the Sassoon Family Insignia")
Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $200
Unsold
Jewelry box, with the Sassoon family insignia . [England, first half of the 20th century].
Leather-covered wood; brass (gilded) handles and adornments; fabric.
Massive elaborate box designed like a valise, for storing jewelry. On the cover is a monogram of the letter S – representing the famous Sassoon family. The monogram, box corners and cover, valise handles (which fold and fit into the sides of the box) and the lock hole are made of gilded brass. The inside of the box is lined with high-quality bright purple fabric. Has original key.
Height: 16 cm. width: 29.5 cm. length: 29.5 cm. Good condition. Minor damages.
Leather-covered wood; brass (gilded) handles and adornments; fabric.
Massive elaborate box designed like a valise, for storing jewelry. On the cover is a monogram of the letter S – representing the famous Sassoon family. The monogram, box corners and cover, valise handles (which fold and fit into the sides of the box) and the lock hole are made of gilded brass. The inside of the box is lined with high-quality bright purple fabric. Has original key.
Height: 16 cm. width: 29.5 cm. length: 29.5 cm. Good condition. Minor damages.
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![Bronze mask. [Italy? 20th century].
Cast etched bronze; partially gilded.
A Mask in the style of the "Comeddia dell-Arte](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale28-public/174.jpg "Bronze Mask – Protection from Lilith – Protection for a Child and a Mo")
Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Bronze mask. [Italy? 20th century].
Cast etched bronze; partially gilded.
A Mask in the style of the "Comeddia dell-Arte". Etched above the eyes is the inscription "First Eve" and "Lilith". The shape of the mask is reminiscent of the angels Sanoi, Sansanoi and Samengelof who protect the newborn infants and their mothers from Lilith, as appears in the book "Raziel HaMalach" and in various illustrations. Apparently, this mask was used as an amulet for protection. The artist's signature is blurred.
Length: 18.5 cm. height: 8.5 cm.
Cast etched bronze; partially gilded.
A Mask in the style of the "Comeddia dell-Arte". Etched above the eyes is the inscription "First Eve" and "Lilith". The shape of the mask is reminiscent of the angels Sanoi, Sansanoi and Samengelof who protect the newborn infants and their mothers from Lilith, as appears in the book "Raziel HaMalach" and in various illustrations. Apparently, this mask was used as an amulet for protection. The artist's signature is blurred.
Length: 18.5 cm. height: 8.5 cm.
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![Hammer. [Place unknown, 20th century].
Cast engraved steel, wooden handle.
Engraved on one side of the hammer head is the ver](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale28-public/175_1.jpg "Hammer – Hebrew and Persian Engraving")
![Hammer. [Place unknown, 20th century].
Cast engraved steel, wooden handle.
Engraved on one side of the hammer head is the ver](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale28-public/175_2.jpg "Hammer – Hebrew and Persian Engraving")
Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $1,800
Unsold
Hammer. [Place unknown, 20th century].
Cast engraved steel, wooden handle.
Engraved on one side of the hammer head is the verse: "Are not all my words as fire speaks G-d and as a hammer that shatters rock". Mirror writing with vowels. On reverse side is a Persian inscription in Arabic lettering, apparently the translation of the verse (also mirror writing).
Height: 25 cm. Width: 7 cm.
Cast engraved steel, wooden handle.
Engraved on one side of the hammer head is the verse: "Are not all my words as fire speaks G-d and as a hammer that shatters rock". Mirror writing with vowels. On reverse side is a Persian inscription in Arabic lettering, apparently the translation of the verse (also mirror writing).
Height: 25 cm. Width: 7 cm.
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Various Objects
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Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $800
Unsold
Bohemian crystal plate. Bohemia (Czech Republic), [beginning of 20th century.
Bohemian crystal, red hue.
In the center of the dish are floral decorations. The edges are finished in the shape of 12 arches with delicate engravings of six structures in the city of Dresden. One of the decorations portrays the Synagogue in Dresden (Semper Synagogue), which was built in 1838-1840 by Gottfried Semper and was destroyed on "Kristallnacht".
Diameter: 22.5 cm. height: 3 cm.
Bohemian crystal, red hue.
In the center of the dish are floral decorations. The edges are finished in the shape of 12 arches with delicate engravings of six structures in the city of Dresden. One of the decorations portrays the Synagogue in Dresden (Semper Synagogue), which was built in 1838-1840 by Gottfried Semper and was destroyed on "Kristallnacht".
Diameter: 22.5 cm. height: 3 cm.
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Various Objects
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Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $250
Unsold
Coin-operated table clock, with Hebrew face. Germany, middle of 20th century.
Wooden box; glass; metal and brass plates. Stamped on reverse side: "Made in Germany".
In the middle of the face is an imaginary illustration of Jerusalem. On the reverse side is a slot for inserting coins, engraved beside it is the following inscription: "Wind the clock only after you have inserted a coin". The clock is also an alarm clock. The mechanism is in order.
Height: 14.5 cm, width: 21.5 cm, length: 6.5 cm. Good condition.
Wooden box; glass; metal and brass plates. Stamped on reverse side: "Made in Germany".
In the middle of the face is an imaginary illustration of Jerusalem. On the reverse side is a slot for inserting coins, engraved beside it is the following inscription: "Wind the clock only after you have inserted a coin". The clock is also an alarm clock. The mechanism is in order.
Height: 14.5 cm, width: 21.5 cm, length: 6.5 cm. Good condition.
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Various Objects
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Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $600
Unsold
Goblet with engraved dedication, souvenir from the annual convention of the "Chevra Kadisha" (Beerdigungsverein) in the Bingen am Rhein community, Germany, [c. 1920s].
Silver (stamped), engraving.
Engraved on the goblet is a dedication: "Zum Andenken an Jhre thätige Mitgliedschaft gewidmet vom Beerdigungsverein Bingen a/Rh" as well as the names of 16 of the "Chevra Kadisha" members that participated in the convention.
Height: 17.5 cm. circumference: 9-9.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Silver (stamped), engraving.
Engraved on the goblet is a dedication: "Zum Andenken an Jhre thätige Mitgliedschaft gewidmet vom Beerdigungsverein Bingen a/Rh" as well as the names of 16 of the "Chevra Kadisha" members that participated in the convention.
Height: 17.5 cm. circumference: 9-9.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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![* Four Purim graggers (noisemakers), various sizes. [Beginning of 20th century]. Carved wood. Hammer-like graggers.
* Gragger](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale28-public/179.jpg "Five Graggers")
Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $500
Unsold
* Four Purim graggers (noisemakers), various sizes. [Beginning of 20th century]. Carved wood. Hammer-like graggers.
* Gragger. [USA, beginning of 20th century]. Round metal container [painted] with wooden handle. Colored printing of illustrations and inscriptions "Happy Purim" in Hebrew and English, by Bartons Chocolate Company.
5 graggers. Varied size.
* Gragger. [USA, beginning of 20th century]. Round metal container [painted] with wooden handle. Colored printing of illustrations and inscriptions "Happy Purim" in Hebrew and English, by Bartons Chocolate Company.
5 graggers. Varied size.
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Various Objects
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Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $150
Unsold
Jewelry box. France, end of 19th century.
Copper; crystal; fabric; printing.
Handsome jewelry box, made of five crystal plates in a decorated copper frame. A colored illustration is printed on outside of cover with the inscription "Vue de Jerusalem". The inside of the box is covered with red fabric.
Height: 6.5 cm, width: 6.5 cm, depth: 6.5 cm. Good condition.
Copper; crystal; fabric; printing.
Handsome jewelry box, made of five crystal plates in a decorated copper frame. A colored illustration is printed on outside of cover with the inscription "Vue de Jerusalem". The inside of the box is covered with red fabric.
Height: 6.5 cm, width: 6.5 cm, depth: 6.5 cm. Good condition.
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Various Objects - "Israeliana"
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![Stanhope, miniature pendant shaped like binoculars. [Europe, beginning of 20th century].
Bakelite; copper.
Miniature pendant](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale28-public/256.jpg "Stanhope - Miniature Pendant Shaped Like Binoculars – Illustrations of")
Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
January 23, 2013
Opening: $120
Sold for: $200
Including buyer's premium
Stanhope, miniature pendant shaped like binoculars. [Europe, beginning of 20th century].
Bakelite; copper.
Miniature pendant for a necklace. Two separate pictures can be viewed through the binocular lenses – The Tomb of Rachel can be seen from one lens and people praying near the Western Wall can be seen from the other. Apparently, it was produced in Europe and sold in Eretz Israel as a tourist souvenir.
The Stanhope, an optical devices that enable the viewing of microphotographs without using a microscope, was invnted in 1857 by René Dagron.
Size: 1.5X2.5 cm.
Bakelite; copper.
Miniature pendant for a necklace. Two separate pictures can be viewed through the binocular lenses – The Tomb of Rachel can be seen from one lens and people praying near the Western Wall can be seen from the other. Apparently, it was produced in Europe and sold in Eretz Israel as a tourist souvenir.
The Stanhope, an optical devices that enable the viewing of microphotographs without using a microscope, was invnted in 1857 by René Dagron.
Size: 1.5X2.5 cm.
Category
Various Objects - "Israeliana"
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