106. A PAIR OF LARGE SILVER TORAH FINIALS

A PAIR OF LARGE SILVER TORAH FINIALS. Probably Morocco, 19th century. Eacn on a cylindrical stave with hexagonal main body. Decorated with bilevel arches fitted with bells and floral designs. The tops are fitted with sockets, most likely for candle holding, giving the finials a secondary use in the sanctuary when not decorating the Torah. 16.5″ tall. Sotheby’s New York, November 30, 2005, lot 20.