1. Pair of Torah finials. [Jerusalem, early 20th century].
Silver (added weight) engraved and punched.
Pear-shaped finials, on a cylindrical stem with a ball. Body and upper part are repouseé and engraved with vegetal and geometric patterns. Topped with a finial. Six chains ending with bells. A dedication is engraved on each of the handles: "Finials… Zipora Asbag…" (Hebrew). Height: 26.5 cm. Good condition. Some damages.
2. Pair of finials. Persia-Bnei-Brak, early 20th century, dedication from 1914.
Engraved silver.
Pear-shaped pair of finials on a cylindrical stem. Upper part of finials is engraved with a geometric pattern. Topped with a Star of David with the word "Zion". Engraved on the body of finials are decorations in vegetal patterns and with hearts. Five chains end with bells. A dedication is engraved on the handles: "Dedicated to the synagogue Eliyahu HaNavi Bnei-Brak in memory of the child Shlmo Zadok Ya'akov Shirazi…" (Hebrew). Height: 26 cm. Good-fair condition. Bends and slight damages. Lacking chain and bell. Slight damages to two bells.
Provanance: collection of Willy Lindwer.