Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $425
Including buyer's premium
1. Bronze plaque commemorating the inauguration of the synagogue in Mainz, 1912.
Obverse: Interior of the synagogue and inscription: "Haupt Synagoge Mainz".Reverse: Inscription in German.
The synagogue of Mainz Jewish congregation was constructed in 1911-12. In November 1938 it was demolished by the Nazis during Kristallnacht. 52X35 mm.
2. Medal. Obverse: A building's façade surrounded by an inscription: "JSR LBA Wurzburg Synagogenbau 1926" [synagogue / Beit Midrash for Jewish Teachers in Wurzburg?]. Reverse: a chest with an inscription: "Rosh Pinah, Libi Kenista bebay midrasha". A Star of David with an eye in its center. Inscription on the borders:"Al even achat shiva einayim" and "Mikdash meat bekidshat Ma'alita". Diameter: 37 mm.
Obverse: Interior of the synagogue and inscription: "Haupt Synagoge Mainz".Reverse: Inscription in German.
The synagogue of Mainz Jewish congregation was constructed in 1911-12. In November 1938 it was demolished by the Nazis during Kristallnacht. 52X35 mm.
2. Medal. Obverse: A building's façade surrounded by an inscription: "JSR LBA Wurzburg Synagogenbau 1926" [synagogue / Beit Midrash for Jewish Teachers in Wurzburg?]. Reverse: a chest with an inscription: "Rosh Pinah, Libi Kenista bebay midrasha". A Star of David with an eye in its center. Inscription on the borders:"Al even achat shiva einayim" and "Mikdash meat bekidshat Ma'alita". Diameter: 37 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
Including buyer's premium
Bronze plaque commemorating the inauguration of a new building of the "Yeshurun" synagogue in Frankfurt. Maker: Karl Goetz. [Frankfurt, 1907].
Relief of the synagogue's building presented through a decorative gate. Behind the synagogue the sun is depicted and the inscription in Hebrew reads: "Yeshurun Praying House". On the upper part of the plaque an inscription in German: "Neue Synagoge der Jsr.[aelitichen] Religionsges.[ellschaft] zu Frankfurt A[m] M[ain]" [New synagogue of the Frankfurt am Main Jewish congregation]. On the lower part an inscription: "inaugurated on August 29, 1907" (German and Hebrew). Maker's mark appears on the rim.
49X61 mm.
Relief of the synagogue's building presented through a decorative gate. Behind the synagogue the sun is depicted and the inscription in Hebrew reads: "Yeshurun Praying House". On the upper part of the plaque an inscription in German: "Neue Synagoge der Jsr.[aelitichen] Religionsges.[ellschaft] zu Frankfurt A[m] M[ain]" [New synagogue of the Frankfurt am Main Jewish congregation]. On the lower part an inscription: "inaugurated on August 29, 1907" (German and Hebrew). Maker's mark appears on the rim.
49X61 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Medal commemorating the inauguration of "Kehal Adat Yeshurun" synagogue in Frankfurt. Frankfurt am Main, 1852.
Obverse: Front of synagogue and Inscription in Hebrew: "Beit Tefilat Yeshurun…". Reverse: Inscription in German: "Denkmünze Bei Erbauung Einer Synagoge Für Die Jsraelitische Religionsgesellschaft zu Frankfurt am Main 5612 -1852" [inauguration of Frankfurt am Main Jewish congregation synagogue].
Diameter: 38 mm.
Obverse: Front of synagogue and Inscription in Hebrew: "Beit Tefilat Yeshurun…". Reverse: Inscription in German: "Denkmünze Bei Erbauung Einer Synagoge Für Die Jsraelitische Religionsgesellschaft zu Frankfurt am Main 5612 -1852" [inauguration of Frankfurt am Main Jewish congregation synagogue].
Diameter: 38 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $750
Unsold
Silver medal, Hamburg Jewish congregation, 1890.
Obverse: Relief of a scene portraying a woman holding a baby and stretching her hand to a man, a memorial Menorah and a Hebrew inscription: "Na'amoda Yachad", a relief of the Tablets of the Law and a handshake. On the lower part: "1890".
Reverse: Relief of the ark in the Hamburg synagogue, surrounded by various decorations. Inscribed at the edges: "Deutsch-Israel: Gemeinde Hamburg", a Star of David and maker's mark.
Marked on the rim: "H. M. Silber 990".
Diameter: 42 mm.
Obverse: Relief of a scene portraying a woman holding a baby and stretching her hand to a man, a memorial Menorah and a Hebrew inscription: "Na'amoda Yachad", a relief of the Tablets of the Law and a handshake. On the lower part: "1890".
Reverse: Relief of the ark in the Hamburg synagogue, surrounded by various decorations. Inscribed at the edges: "Deutsch-Israel: Gemeinde Hamburg", a Star of David and maker's mark.
Marked on the rim: "H. M. Silber 990".
Diameter: 42 mm.
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![A copper medal commemorating the establishment of a synagogue in Bordeaux. Maker: Louis Jaley. [France, 1810].
Obverse: Inscr](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/341_1.jpg "Medal Commemorating the Establishment of a Synagogue in Bordeaux – Fra")
![A copper medal commemorating the establishment of a synagogue in Bordeaux. Maker: Louis Jaley. [France, 1810].
Obverse: Inscr](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/341_2.jpg "Medal Commemorating the Establishment of a Synagogue in Bordeaux – Fra")
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
A copper medal commemorating the establishment of a synagogue in Bordeaux. Maker: Louis Jaley. [France, 1810].
Obverse: Inscription surrounded by a wreath: "Synagogue Consistoriale de Bordeaux".
Reverse: Inscription surrounded by a wreath:"Eleveé en L'an 1810 Sous le Regne de Napoleon le Grand" [built in the year 1810 under the reign of Napoleon the Great], French.
The synagogue in Bordeaux was inaugurated in 1812 and was demolished in a fire in June 1873.
One of only two Synagogue-medals known to have been struck in France under Napoleon.
Diameter: 35 mm.
Obverse: Inscription surrounded by a wreath: "Synagogue Consistoriale de Bordeaux".
Reverse: Inscription surrounded by a wreath:"Eleveé en L'an 1810 Sous le Regne de Napoleon le Grand" [built in the year 1810 under the reign of Napoleon the Great], French.
The synagogue in Bordeaux was inaugurated in 1812 and was demolished in a fire in June 1873.
One of only two Synagogue-medals known to have been struck in France under Napoleon.
Diameter: 35 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
A medal commemorating the founding of the Great Synagogue in Cape Town, South Africa, September 13, 1905.
Obverse: Image of the Synagogue building, and below the Hebrew date (5665).
Reverse: Star of David with the words “Tikvat Israel Community" (Hebrew) and in a circular frame the words “Great synagogue Cape Town - Consecrated 13 sept. 1905” (English). [The name Tikvat Israel refers to the Cape of Good Hope, after which Cape Town is named.]
Diameter: 37 mm. Fair condition.
Obverse: Image of the Synagogue building, and below the Hebrew date (5665).
Reverse: Star of David with the words “Tikvat Israel Community" (Hebrew) and in a circular frame the words “Great synagogue Cape Town - Consecrated 13 sept. 1905” (English). [The name Tikvat Israel refers to the Cape of Good Hope, after which Cape Town is named.]
Diameter: 37 mm. Fair condition.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $375
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A medal commemorating the establishment of a new building for the "Beth Israel" hospital in Newark (New Jersey), 1928. Maker: John Ray Sinnock.
Obverse: Relief of the hospital's building, above it a Star of David and below the Rod of Asclepius (symbol of the God of Medicine in Greek Mythology). In the center appears an engraved dedication: "To David Silverstein By Directors of".
Reverse: A man sipping from a bowl handed to him by a woman, and the inscription: "for I am the Lord, who heals you” (Hebrew).
Diameter: 75 mm.
Obverse: Relief of the hospital's building, above it a Star of David and below the Rod of Asclepius (symbol of the God of Medicine in Greek Mythology). In the center appears an engraved dedication: "To David Silverstein By Directors of".
Reverse: A man sipping from a bowl handed to him by a woman, and the inscription: "for I am the Lord, who heals you” (Hebrew).
Diameter: 75 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
1. Medal struck to commemorate the laying of the corner stone for the High School of Rabbi Jacob Joseph School in New-York, 1928.
Obverse: Name and address of the Yeshivah, with inscription: "to commemorate the laying of a corner stone, December 2, 1928" (English). Reverse: Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments inscribed in Hebrew. Around this image appears an inscription in Hebrew: "High School Yeshivat Rabeinu Y'akov Yossef New-York Finkelstein, 1928". Diameter: 32 mm.
2. Synagogue medal. [USA], [1926].
Obverse: Front of building and inscription "my house is a praying house calling all nations" and "Beit Tefilah 1926". Reverse: Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments inscribed in Hebrew surrounded by an inscription in Hebrew: "Shema Israel Hashem Eloheinu Hashem Echad" and " Pitchi li Sha'arei Zedek Avo Bo(!)". Signed: Whitehead Hoag. Diameter: 31 mm.
Obverse: Name and address of the Yeshivah, with inscription: "to commemorate the laying of a corner stone, December 2, 1928" (English). Reverse: Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments inscribed in Hebrew. Around this image appears an inscription in Hebrew: "High School Yeshivat Rabeinu Y'akov Yossef New-York Finkelstein, 1928". Diameter: 32 mm.
2. Synagogue medal. [USA], [1926].
Obverse: Front of building and inscription "my house is a praying house calling all nations" and "Beit Tefilah 1926". Reverse: Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments inscribed in Hebrew surrounded by an inscription in Hebrew: "Shema Israel Hashem Eloheinu Hashem Echad" and " Pitchi li Sha'arei Zedek Avo Bo(!)". Signed: Whitehead Hoag. Diameter: 31 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $250
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Three medals of the Jewish Relief organization "Achim Brit Magen Avraham". London, 1920s-30s. Silver and enamel.
1-2. Two medals, granted as prizes for first and second place in a relay race for girls, 1925. On the obverse appears the organization's emblem – a Star of David surrounded by the inscription "Loyalty Fidelity Benevolence" and the name of the organization in Hebrew and in English. Height: 35 mm. Hangers.
3. Medal granted to Annie Cohen, president of one of the organization's branches. On the front – the organization's emblem and on the reverse the inscription: "Presented to Sister Annie Cohen, President of the United Sisterhood Lodge No. 31 1937-39". Height: 65 mm. Hanger and cloth ribbon.
1-2. Two medals, granted as prizes for first and second place in a relay race for girls, 1925. On the obverse appears the organization's emblem – a Star of David surrounded by the inscription "Loyalty Fidelity Benevolence" and the name of the organization in Hebrew and in English. Height: 35 mm. Hangers.
3. Medal granted to Annie Cohen, president of one of the organization's branches. On the front – the organization's emblem and on the reverse the inscription: "Presented to Sister Annie Cohen, President of the United Sisterhood Lodge No. 31 1937-39". Height: 65 mm. Hanger and cloth ribbon.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of "Bnei Brit" branch in Munich, 1922.
Obverse: Star of David, in its center the letters WBE. Around it appears the inscription "Muenchen Loge" and "1897-1922 – U.O.B.". Reverse: Moses holding the Tablets of the Law and a Hebrew inscription "Love thy friend as thyself". Initials mark.
Diameter: 90 mm.
Obverse: Star of David, in its center the letters WBE. Around it appears the inscription "Muenchen Loge" and "1897-1922 – U.O.B.". Reverse: Moses holding the Tablets of the Law and a Hebrew inscription "Love thy friend as thyself". Initials mark.
Diameter: 90 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $350
Unsold
Two medals of the "Cabbage Society", a Jewish society of London, the nature of which is unknown.
1. Obverse: Embossed shape of a cabbage, inscription: "Cabbage Society". Reverse: "1814" within a wreath. Diameter: 36 mm.
2. Obverse: Embossed shape of a cabbage, inscription: "Cabbage Society". Reverse: "Purim 1796". Diameter: 32 mm.
1. Obverse: Embossed shape of a cabbage, inscription: "Cabbage Society". Reverse: "1814" within a wreath. Diameter: 36 mm.
2. Obverse: Embossed shape of a cabbage, inscription: "Cabbage Society". Reverse: "Purim 1796". Diameter: 32 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Bronze medal commemorating Admiral Sydney Smith's success in fighting off Napoleon's army in Acre during the battle of 1799. [England, ca.1820].
Obverse: Smith's portrait, inscription: "Sr. W. Sydney Smith, Captain of the Tiger of 74 Guns".
Reverse: British navy ships (under Smith's commandment) near the shores of Acre. Inscription: "Repulsed Bonaparte in 11 Attacks, Made by him, on Acre 1799".
Diameter 38 mm.
Obverse: Smith's portrait, inscription: "Sr. W. Sydney Smith, Captain of the Tiger of 74 Guns".
Reverse: British navy ships (under Smith's commandment) near the shores of Acre. Inscription: "Repulsed Bonaparte in 11 Attacks, Made by him, on Acre 1799".
Diameter 38 mm.
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