Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals

Torah Finials – Hamsa – Morocco

Opening: $250
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Torah Finials ("Apples") with a Hamsa. Morocco, early 20th century.
Engraved silver.
Pear-shaped Torah finials, on a cylindrical stem, A dedication is engraved on one of the stems, probably added in Eretz Israel: "…Yosef Molcho and David Ami…In memory of Meir Ovadia..". Six chains with bells descend from the finial. The finial is topped with an onion-shaped dome and a finely engraved Hamsa. Vegetal patterns are engraved on the Torah finial.
Height: 27 cm. Fair condition, indentations and bends to stems, three chains and six bells are missing.
Judaica
Judaica