Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $350
Including buyer's premium
Medal commemorating the coronation of King Edward VII. Minted on behalf of the English Zionist Federation. Aluminum. [England, 1902].
Obverse: Relief of the portrait of King Edward VII and his wife Alexandra. Inscription: "Edward the Seventh King and Emperor and Queen Alexandra". "In his and our days Judea will be redeemed". Relief signed: "R.N.".
Reverse: Relief – Jews looking towards the Promised Land and an inscription "There is hope for your future" (Jeremiah 32/16).
Diameter: 40 mm.
Obverse: Relief of the portrait of King Edward VII and his wife Alexandra. Inscription: "Edward the Seventh King and Emperor and Queen Alexandra". "In his and our days Judea will be redeemed". Relief signed: "R.N.".
Reverse: Relief – Jews looking towards the Promised Land and an inscription "There is hope for your future" (Jeremiah 32/16).
Diameter: 40 mm.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Two Medals, Salomon Heine Hospital. One medal is made of bronze and the other made of silver. Germany, 19th century.
Obverse: portrait of Salomon Heine and an inscription (in German).
Reverse: illustration of the hospital's facade. The hospital was established in 1841. Inscription: "Krankenhaus d d Israel. Gemeinde" and an additional inscription (in German).
Diameter: 45 mm.
Obverse: portrait of Salomon Heine and an inscription (in German).
Reverse: illustration of the hospital's facade. The hospital was established in 1841. Inscription: "Krankenhaus d d Israel. Gemeinde" and an additional inscription (in German).
Diameter: 45 mm.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $450
Unsold
Three medals in memory of the coins collector Max Donebauer (1838-1888). Two medals are made of bronze and one is made of silver (marked). [Prague, late 19th cent.].
Obverse: relief - Max Donebauer's portrait. Marked: "Jauner" [Heinrich Jauner].
Reverse: the inscription "Gewidmet von den Freunden der Münzkunde in Prag" [dedicated by friends of numismatics in Prague].
Diameter: 57 mm.
Obverse: relief - Max Donebauer's portrait. Marked: "Jauner" [Heinrich Jauner].
Reverse: the inscription "Gewidmet von den Freunden der Münzkunde in Prag" [dedicated by friends of numismatics in Prague].
Diameter: 57 mm.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Two medals noting the 25th anniversary of the Israelit Vorschuss-Institut – institute for loans in Hamburg. Hamburg, 1841.
Obverse: bee-hive (institute's emblem). Reverse: Inscription – "Zum 25 Jähr Jubiläum 1841" [25th anniversary, 1841]. On both sides of the medal appear biblical verses concerning loans and assisting the needy.
Diameter: 45 mm.
Obverse: bee-hive (institute's emblem). Reverse: Inscription – "Zum 25 Jähr Jubiläum 1841" [25th anniversary, 1841]. On both sides of the medal appear biblical verses concerning loans and assisting the needy.
Diameter: 45 mm.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Unsold
1. Medal in honor of Rabbi Isaac Bernays, one of the first Modern Orthodox Jews, commemorating 25 years of duty as rabbi of the Orthodox Congregation. Hamburg, [1847].
Obverse: Dedication in German. Reverse: Dedication in Hebrew and an acrostic poem of twelve columns in his honor. Diameter: 50 mm.
2. Medal in honor of the inauguration of the Glockngasse Synagogue in Cologne, August 1861.
Obverse: Illustration of the synagogue, inscription: "Synagogue zu Coeln Eingeweiht Am 29 August 1861" [inauguration of the synagogue in Cologne, August 29 1861], and name of the building's architect. Reverse: Synagogue interior, inscription: "Avraham Oppenheim constructed the synagogue for Cologne's congregation…"' and a manufacturer mark: J. Wiener F. (Jacob Wiener).
The Glockengasse synagogue was constructed in 1861 with Avraham Oppenheim's financial support and was one of the largest synagogues in the city of Cologne prior to WW II. In November 1938 the synagogue was demolished by the Nazis during the Kristallnacht.
Diameter: 59 mm.
Obverse: Dedication in German. Reverse: Dedication in Hebrew and an acrostic poem of twelve columns in his honor. Diameter: 50 mm.
2. Medal in honor of the inauguration of the Glockngasse Synagogue in Cologne, August 1861.
Obverse: Illustration of the synagogue, inscription: "Synagogue zu Coeln Eingeweiht Am 29 August 1861" [inauguration of the synagogue in Cologne, August 29 1861], and name of the building's architect. Reverse: Synagogue interior, inscription: "Avraham Oppenheim constructed the synagogue for Cologne's congregation…"' and a manufacturer mark: J. Wiener F. (Jacob Wiener).
The Glockengasse synagogue was constructed in 1861 with Avraham Oppenheim's financial support and was one of the largest synagogues in the city of Cologne prior to WW II. In November 1938 the synagogue was demolished by the Nazis during the Kristallnacht.
Diameter: 59 mm.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $350
Unsold
1. Medal commemorating the inauguration of a new synagogue in Vercelli (Italy), September 1878. Cast bronze.
Obverse: Relief of the synagogue's facade and an inscription: "I. Muggia. Vercelli". Reverse: inscription -"Inaugurazione del nuovo tempio israelitico in Vercell Settembre 1878" [inauguration of the new synagogue in Vercelli…]. Diameter: 46 mm.
2. Medal in honor of Albert (Avraham) Cohn, consultuat to James (Ya'akov) Meir Rothschild for charity matters, 1855. Cast bronze.
Obverse: relief of Tablets of the Law, Menorah and various vessels surrounded by an inscription in Hebrew. Reverse: dedication in Italian "for Alberto Cohn for charity actions for Jews" on behalf of Italian Jews. Diameter: 53 mm.
Obverse: Relief of the synagogue's facade and an inscription: "I. Muggia. Vercelli". Reverse: inscription -"Inaugurazione del nuovo tempio israelitico in Vercell Settembre 1878" [inauguration of the new synagogue in Vercelli…]. Diameter: 46 mm.
2. Medal in honor of Albert (Avraham) Cohn, consultuat to James (Ya'akov) Meir Rothschild for charity matters, 1855. Cast bronze.
Obverse: relief of Tablets of the Law, Menorah and various vessels surrounded by an inscription in Hebrew. Reverse: dedication in Italian "for Alberto Cohn for charity actions for Jews" on behalf of Italian Jews. Diameter: 53 mm.
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![Medal commemorating the establishment of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam. Cast bronze. [Amsterdam, ca. 1865].
Obverse: reli](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/151_1.jpg "Medal – Jewish Orphanage in Amsterdam")
![Medal commemorating the establishment of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam. Cast bronze. [Amsterdam, ca. 1865].
Obverse: reli](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/151_2.jpg "Medal – Jewish Orphanage in Amsterdam")
Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Medal commemorating the establishment of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam. Cast bronze. [Amsterdam, ca. 1865].
Obverse: relief of a woman holding two children, with a shield bearing a Star of David and the Hebrew inscription "Megadlei Yetomim ".
Reverse: Relief of the building of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam, established in 1865 and an inscription in German.
Diameter: 70 mm.
Obverse: relief of a woman holding two children, with a shield bearing a Star of David and the Hebrew inscription "Megadlei Yetomim ".
Reverse: Relief of the building of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam, established in 1865 and an inscription in German.
Diameter: 70 mm.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
Medal commemorating the "Grand Sanhedrin" convention in 1807.
Obverse: Napoleon's portrait and an inscription "Napoleon Emp. Et Roi" (Napoleon – Emperor and King).
Reverse: Napoleon holding the Tablets of the Law. The kneeling figure symbolizes the Sanhedrin and under it the inscription "Grand Sanhedrin" and the date.
Diameter: 40 mm. Contained in a box.
Obverse: Napoleon's portrait and an inscription "Napoleon Emp. Et Roi" (Napoleon – Emperor and King).
Reverse: Napoleon holding the Tablets of the Law. The kneeling figure symbolizes the Sanhedrin and under it the inscription "Grand Sanhedrin" and the date.
Diameter: 40 mm. Contained in a box.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Unsold
Bronze medal, "St. Jean D'Acre" commemorating the siege on Acre in the 12th cent. Ottoman Empire, Constantinople, [ca. 1840].
Obverse: Acre Citadel, with an Ottoman flag, topped by six stars.
Reverse: The Tughra (monogram) of the Turkish Sultan. Original ribbon.
Diameter: 30 mm.
Obverse: Acre Citadel, with an Ottoman flag, topped by six stars.
Reverse: The Tughra (monogram) of the Turkish Sultan. Original ribbon.
Diameter: 30 mm.
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![[Satiric?] Zinc medal, minted to note twenty years since the death of the Messiah claimant Sabbatai Zevi, by Christian Wermut](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/154_1.jpg "Medal – Twenty Years Since the Death of Sabbatai Zevi")
![[Satiric?] Zinc medal, minted to note twenty years since the death of the Messiah claimant Sabbatai Zevi, by Christian Wermut](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/154_2.jpg "Medal – Twenty Years Since the Death of Sabbatai Zevi")
Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
[Satiric?] Zinc medal, minted to note twenty years since the death of the Messiah claimant Sabbatai Zevi, by Christian Wermuth, Germany, 1696.
Obverse: a mountain surrounded by water, with snakes, a lion and other beasts. On the right, a metal craftsman working and lightening coming out of the sky. Inscription (Latin): " STATVS ECCLESIAE PRAESENTIS FLORENTISSIMVS" and " DIES LABORIS. IIIIII PRIORA TEMPORA DAN.11.40". Inscribed on the mountain "MONTES ESAV" (Mount Esav) and on the lower part a citation from the books of Zachariah and Obadiah. Inscription on lower part: "CARDU' ET SPINIS FLORET / PALLURUS AGUTIS./ 1696".
Reverse: Sheep standing on top of a mountain, next to it a dove with an olive branch in its beak with the digit "7" and horns turning downwards. Inscription: "SABBATISMVS POPVLO DEI RELICTVS . HEBR.IV.9 / SABBATVM" (Epistle to the Hebrews, 4,9) and " SABBATVM, MONS ZION / APOC.14. / OBAD.V.17.& 21. / 144000". On the lower part:" ASPICE VENTURO LAETEN / TURUT OMIA SECLO. / 1000". On the rim appears the inscription: "TEMPVS PRAESENS ESAV / FVTVRVM IACOB | 4.ESDR.VI.V.9"..
Diameter: 43 mm. Minor damages.
Obverse: a mountain surrounded by water, with snakes, a lion and other beasts. On the right, a metal craftsman working and lightening coming out of the sky. Inscription (Latin): " STATVS ECCLESIAE PRAESENTIS FLORENTISSIMVS" and " DIES LABORIS. IIIIII PRIORA TEMPORA DAN.11.40". Inscribed on the mountain "MONTES ESAV" (Mount Esav) and on the lower part a citation from the books of Zachariah and Obadiah. Inscription on lower part: "CARDU' ET SPINIS FLORET / PALLURUS AGUTIS./ 1696".
Reverse: Sheep standing on top of a mountain, next to it a dove with an olive branch in its beak with the digit "7" and horns turning downwards. Inscription: "SABBATISMVS POPVLO DEI RELICTVS . HEBR.IV.9 / SABBATVM" (Epistle to the Hebrews, 4,9) and " SABBATVM, MONS ZION / APOC.14. / OBAD.V.17.& 21. / 144000". On the lower part:" ASPICE VENTURO LAETEN / TURUT OMIA SECLO. / 1000". On the rim appears the inscription: "TEMPVS PRAESENS ESAV / FVTVRVM IACOB | 4.ESDR.VI.V.9"..
Diameter: 43 mm. Minor damages.
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![1. Medal – Abraham and the three angels, [Italy, 16th cent.?].
Obverse: portrait of the Italian Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, sur](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/155_1.jpg "Three Medals – Biblical Figures")
![1. Medal – Abraham and the three angels, [Italy, 16th cent.?].
Obverse: portrait of the Italian Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, sur](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/155_2.jpg "Three Medals – Biblical Figures")
Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
1. Medal – Abraham and the three angels, [Italy, 16th cent.?].
Obverse: portrait of the Italian Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, surrounded by an inscription in Latin. Reverse: Abraham and the three angels, surrounded by an inscription in Latin: "ne transeas servumtuum"[from your servant].Diameter: 42 mm.
2. Medal – David and Bathsheba, [Germany, 16th cent.].
Obverse: David looks at Bathsheba bathing. Surrounded by an inscription in German. Reverse: Lot and his daughters. The city of Sodom is burning in the background. Surrounded by an inscription in German. Diameter: 43 mm.
3. Joseph and his brothers, medal designed by Johann Christian Reich [Germany, ca. 1772]. Obverse: Joseph's brothers bow down to him. Surrounded by the inscription: "DIE THEURUNG IM LAND MACHT IOSEPH BEKANT". Reverse: Long inscription - price list of food products (German). The medal was issued during a period of rising inflation. The inscription implies, probably, that the Jews (Joseph) are to blame for the severe economic situation in Germany. Diameter: 28 mm.
Obverse: portrait of the Italian Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, surrounded by an inscription in Latin. Reverse: Abraham and the three angels, surrounded by an inscription in Latin: "ne transeas servumtuum"[from your servant].Diameter: 42 mm.
2. Medal – David and Bathsheba, [Germany, 16th cent.].
Obverse: David looks at Bathsheba bathing. Surrounded by an inscription in German. Reverse: Lot and his daughters. The city of Sodom is burning in the background. Surrounded by an inscription in German. Diameter: 43 mm.
3. Joseph and his brothers, medal designed by Johann Christian Reich [Germany, ca. 1772]. Obverse: Joseph's brothers bow down to him. Surrounded by the inscription: "DIE THEURUNG IM LAND MACHT IOSEPH BEKANT". Reverse: Long inscription - price list of food products (German). The medal was issued during a period of rising inflation. The inscription implies, probably, that the Jews (Joseph) are to blame for the severe economic situation in Germany. Diameter: 28 mm.
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![Eight medals with the figures of David and Jonathan.
1-3. Three German "Friendship Medals" [17th-18th cent.].
Obver](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/156_1.jpg "Eight Medals – David and Jonathan")
![Eight medals with the figures of David and Jonathan.
1-3. Three German "Friendship Medals" [17th-18th cent.].
Obver](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/156_2.jpg "Eight Medals – David and Jonathan")
Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Eight medals with the figures of David and Jonathan.
1-3. Three German "Friendship Medals" [17th-18th cent.].
Obverse: David and Jonathan are shaking hands surrounded by a German inscription: "ICH WILL DIR THUN WAS DEIN HERZ BEGEHR"]" Whatever you want me to do, I'll do for you",Samuel A, 20,4].
One medal is marked: P.H.M. [Philipp Heinrich Muller].
Reverse: Abraham meets Lot, surrounded by an inscription: "GEN.13.V.8 WIR SIND GEBRUDER"[We are brothers, Genesis, 13, 8]. Diameter: 52 mm; 40 mm; 38 mm.
4-5. German "Friendship Medals" [17th-18th cent.].
Obverse: David and Jonathan shaking hands surrounded by an inscription: " Whatever you want me to do, I'll do for you " (German). On the lower part of both medals appear two different inscriptions in German referring to David and Jonathan. Both medals are marked C.W. [Christian Wermuth]. Reverse: Figure of a woman next to a palm tree surrounded by inscription: "VERGIS DEINES FREUNDES NICHT" [do not forget a friend] and an additional inscription in German. Diameter: 43 mm; 33 mm.
6. German medal. Obverse: A tree with two shields – one with the inscription "David" and the other: "Ionathan". Reverse: crossed hands illuminated by light beams coming out of the clouds. Diameter: 42 mm. Hook for hanging.
7. Medal with figures of David and Jonathan and David and Goliath, [Bohemia].Obverse: David and Jonathan. David holds a harp. Reverse: David and Goliath. Diameter: 41 mm. Hook for hanging.
8. Medal. Belgium, 1774. Obverse: David playing the harp surrounded by an inscription in Latin. Reverse: figure of a woman with a shield on which appears the Dutch Republic emblem. Diameter: 32 mm.
1-3. Three German "Friendship Medals" [17th-18th cent.].
Obverse: David and Jonathan are shaking hands surrounded by a German inscription: "ICH WILL DIR THUN WAS DEIN HERZ BEGEHR"]" Whatever you want me to do, I'll do for you",Samuel A, 20,4].
One medal is marked: P.H.M. [Philipp Heinrich Muller].
Reverse: Abraham meets Lot, surrounded by an inscription: "GEN.13.V.8 WIR SIND GEBRUDER"[We are brothers, Genesis, 13, 8]. Diameter: 52 mm; 40 mm; 38 mm.
4-5. German "Friendship Medals" [17th-18th cent.].
Obverse: David and Jonathan shaking hands surrounded by an inscription: " Whatever you want me to do, I'll do for you " (German). On the lower part of both medals appear two different inscriptions in German referring to David and Jonathan. Both medals are marked C.W. [Christian Wermuth]. Reverse: Figure of a woman next to a palm tree surrounded by inscription: "VERGIS DEINES FREUNDES NICHT" [do not forget a friend] and an additional inscription in German. Diameter: 43 mm; 33 mm.
6. German medal. Obverse: A tree with two shields – one with the inscription "David" and the other: "Ionathan". Reverse: crossed hands illuminated by light beams coming out of the clouds. Diameter: 42 mm. Hook for hanging.
7. Medal with figures of David and Jonathan and David and Goliath, [Bohemia].Obverse: David and Jonathan. David holds a harp. Reverse: David and Goliath. Diameter: 41 mm. Hook for hanging.
8. Medal. Belgium, 1774. Obverse: David playing the harp surrounded by an inscription in Latin. Reverse: figure of a woman with a shield on which appears the Dutch Republic emblem. Diameter: 32 mm.
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