Sod Hashem, matters pertaining to circumcision, prayers and blessings, with the Sharvit HaZahav commentary, articles and laws, by Rabbi David of Lida; with Birkat HaMazon. Amsterdam, [1680]. David de Castro Tartas. First edition of the renowned book on the topic of circumcision, which was printed in many editions, and has also been copied in Mohel ledgers. Illustrated title page, with Biblical scenes. 13, [1] leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Dark-colored paper. Stains. Tears to title page. New binding. In the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD, 11 leaves are recorded, but this copy has 13, [1] leaves as recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.

Tikun Shlomo – Seder Tikunei Shabbat according to the Ari, with prayers and blessings for various occasions, laws and customs. Amsterdam, [1809]. Several handwritten leaves are bound before the title page. Dedication from 1809: “Gift given from the expert Mohel… Leizer Beniamins known as Hene… to the circumcised baby Avraham ben C. Menish Rodelsheim on the seventh day of Pesach 1809”. Family inscriptions of births, and a leaf of dedication in attractive writing: “Gift to the boy Menachem Mordechai called Menish Rodelsheim who I circumcised on Wednesday the 19th of Marcheshvan 1857… the small child Mordechai ben R’ Avraham Tzokes…” Original elaborate binding, covered with a red velvet fabric with adornments and silver clasps (filigree). [2], 6; 180 leaves. 16.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Wear and minor damages to binding.

Set of circumcision utensils, in an elaborate filigree box. [England? Ca. 1930]. Circumcision utensils, in an elaborate case-like box. All of the box (including the lower part and legs) is made in delicate and fine filigree craftsmanship. In the center of the cover appears an additional silver decoration, shaped as a flower. Two handles on both sides. The box closes with a clasp and a lock (with original key; lock is out of order). Found within the box, which is divided into two compartments separated by a fine fabric cushion, are a small silver box, a circumcision knife (pocketknife, very sharp) and a guard. The scissors and the probe are missing. Contained within an additional box, matching, made of leather covered cardboard, covered with purple velvet on the inside (slightly damaged). Enclosed is a postcard sent to the collector David Solomon Sassoon with the box, in 1931. Height: 8.5 cm, length: 9 cm, width: 14.5 cm. Overall good condition. Damages to locking mechanism and some bends to decorations of clasp. One chain connecting the lid to the box is detached.

Marriage ring. [Central Europe, turn of the 19th-20th century?]. 14 Kt. Gold. The ring is surmounted by a square structure. Two spires on both sides with some red gemstones set on top. An engraved inscription on the inside of the ring reads “Mazal Tov”. Height: 3.5 cm, diameter: 2.3 cm.