Of the things Marilyn Monroe is best known for, being Jewish is not on the list. But the impending sale of Monroe’s personal prayer book — or siddur, as it’s called in Hebrew — has piqued interest in the role religion played in the star’s cinematic life story. Monroe...
By Isaac Stanley-Becker October 16 at 4:58 AM Marilyn Monroe was the woman on the screen — hardly even real, so exalted was her public image. But she was also a person of the book, as some Jews call themselves. The actress converted to Judaism in 1956 when she married...
NEW YORK (JTA) — An item that belonged to Marilyn Monroe is being put up for auction and it’s not quite what you’d expect. Next month, one lucky fan of the late actress will be able to acquire a Jewish prayer book, or siddur, that she owned. The cream-colored book,...
Kamenetz-Podolsk, 1859. Each on stylized base, chased with organic designs. Stem and upper portion is baluster shaped. With original bobeches. Early repairs. 14” tall x 5.5” wide base. Sold for $3,500 November 12, 2018 ← 2. A Pair Of Sterling Silver Candlesticks...
London, 1891. On flat bases with skirted stems and gated bobeche. Early repair to one. Sold for $1,125 November 12, 2018 ← 3. A Massive Pair Of Silver Candlesticks 1. A Pair Of Exceptional Silver Sabbath Candlesticks By Alexander Fuld...
Russia, 1867. On flat bases with hand chased floral design and baluster shaped body. 15.5” tall. Sold for $1,625 November 12, 2018 ← 4. A Silver Spice Tower By M. Kharlop 2. A Pair Of Sterling Silver Candlesticks By Alfred Fuller...
Warsaw, 1887. On three grapevine feet that hold up a round base. Spool shaped main body. Upper portion decorated with four eagles with spread wings. Marked. 9.7” tall. Sold for $813 November 12, 2018 ← 5. A Large Silver Spice Tower By Aron Teitelbaum And Sons 3....
London, 20th century. On round base with cut lattice work forming stylized Jewish stars. 11.5” tall. Estimate: $1,200 – $1,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 6. A Rare Tin Charity Box Collecting Funds For The Yeshiva Beit Yosef In Dvinsk 4. A Silver Spice Tower By...
Now Latvia, c. 1910. Painted tin with Yiddish and Hebrew wording indicating that the “pushke” was collecting funds for they Yeshiva of Dvinsk. 4” tall. Sold for $1,000 November 12, 2018 ← 7. A Silver Spice Container 5. A Large Silver Spice Tower By Aron...
Germany, 1827. Marked Magang. On four balled feet. Inscribed with date and the Hebrew letters Bet Mem Bet for Boray Minay Bisamim. Some wear to feet. 3.6” x 2.8”. Sold for $2,125 November 12, 2018 ← 8. A Silver Spice Container 6. A Rare Tin Charity Box Collecting...
Poland, c. 1860. In locomotive form .With four original wheels and removable door. 2.7” wide. Sold for $625 November 12, 2018 ← 9. A Silver Etrog Box 7. A Silver Spice Container...
Germany, 20th century. On four feet. Decorated in rococo style. With scrolling C-scrolls and floral design. Embossed with biblical commandment in regards the hadar fruit. Marked 800. 5.5” wide. Sold for $750 November 12, 2018 ← 10. A Sterling Silver Finjon Set By...
The Netherlands, c. 1890. On round base with unicorn stem holding up a Hebrew inscribed shield. Spool shaped body with pierced removable upper lid. Marked. 7.2” tall. Sold for $2,750 November 12, 2018 ← 12. A Large Silver Kiddush Goblet 10. A Sterling Silver...
Hanau, c. 1890. On round base, decorated with flowers. Upper octagonal portion engraved with Biblical commandment to remember the Sabbath. 5.4” tall. Marked 800, crown and moon. Sold for $625 November 12, 2018 ← 13. A Silver Torah Shield 11. A Silver Spice...
Continental, c. 1880. Decalogue shaped. Engraved with Ten Commandments and two Jewish stars. Further engraved in Hebrew with donor information: “THIS WAS DONATED BY RABBI GERSHON PODLUBNY IN MEMORY OF HIS GRANDCHILD LEAH PODLUBNY” 8.3” tall. Sold for $750 November 12,...
Probably USA, c. 1910. Embossed with Magen David and painted blue with early symbols for JNF on the upper portion and Keren Kayemet LeYisrael on the bottom. 6.9” tall. Sold for $1,375 November 12, 2018 ← 15. An Early Jnf/Kkl Collection Box 13. A Silver Torah...
Palestine, c. 1930. With the depiction of the Holy Land, a Magen David and Keren Kayemet LeYisrael in Hebrew. Marked “Made in Erez-Israel (Palestine). 6.9” tall. Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 16. Three Silver Filigree Spice Containers...
Russian, c. 1860. Each on round base with urn type bodies. Each decorated with a flag. 3.7”, 3.8” and 4.8” respectively. Sold for $1,188 November 12, 2018 ← 17. A Large Bronze Plaque By Boris Schatz 15. An Early Jnf/Kkl Collection Box...
Palestine, Early 20th century. “One of a nation of books.” Formerly mounted on a wall. Signed. Some wear from weather. 12.1” x 10”. Sold for $938 November 12, 2018 ← 18. A Porcelain Figurine Of A Seated Hasidic Man In Prayer 16. Three Silver Filigree Spice...
Russian, c. 1900. Colorfully hand painted. The man is wearing tefillin and has payot. Signed in Cyrillic. 8” tall. Sold for $1,125 November 12, 2018 ← 19. A Silver Kiddush Goblet 17. A Large Bronze Plaque By Boris Schatz...
Germany, 1876. On chased base decorated with shell design. Classically decorated stem and gilded interior. Inscribed by the Jewish community of Wolfhagen to J. Levison. Wolfhagen’s Jewish community dates to the 18th century. In 1777, the community established a...
American, c. 1900. Decorated with the order of the Seder and a family Seder scene. 16” wide. Sold for $625 November 12, 2018 ← 21. A Large Silver Chanukah Lamp 19. A Silver Kiddush Goblet...
Germany, c. 1890. On four feet. The oil fonts created in the shape of lions with oil wick holders. 11.5” wide. Estimate: $3,500 – $5,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 22. A Silver Kiddush Beaker 20. A Large Porcelain Seder Tray...
Russian, 1917. Inscribed in Hebrew “GIVEN TO RABBI PINCUS FROM HIS DEAR FRIEND TZVI WEISSMAN, PURIM, 1917.” This is a historically significant piece because in 1917 Purim fell exactly on March 8, 1917, which was the first day of the Russian Revolution. Members of the...
Russian, 1917. Inscribed in Hebrew “GIVEN AS A GIFT OF REMEMBRANCE TO RABBI Y.S. HOROWITZ FROM TZVI WEISSMAN, PURIM 1917. Please see above lot for details on the significance of Purim, 1917. 2.8” tall. Sold for $1,250 November 12, 2018 ← 24. A Silver Handled...
Germany, c. 1880. The handle decorated with a Sabbath table scene. 12” long. Sold for $875 November 12, 2018 ← 25. A Cobalt Glass Passover Cup 23. A Silver Kiddush Beaker...
United States, c. 1900. With gold leaf paint indicating use special for Passover. 3” tall. Estimate: $800 – $1,200 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 26. A Large Silver Torah Crown By Emunath Mizrach Workshop 24. A Silver Handled Challah Knife...
Tel-Aviv, 1952. By Shlomo and Moshe. Hand chased in Persian style: THIS WAS DONATED (MADE HOLY) TO THE HOLY CONGREGATION GEULATH YISROEL YABETZ HASHEM FROM THE RABBI BECHOR AVRAHAH BEN CHAVIF and LEAMNAH NISSIM MORDECHAI, SON OF MALKA, AND MEAZIMIRYALADA, DAUGHTER OF...
Poland, c. 1840 On round staves with round bodies. Topped by four rampant lions each holding up stem that attaches to a crown. 13.3” tall. Estimate: $3,500 – $4,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 28. A Book Shaped Snuff Box 26. A Large Silver Torah Crown By...
Continental, 1899. Engraved with previous owner’s initials and date. 2.5” wide. Estimate: $900 – $1,200 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 29. A Brass Chanukah Lamp 27. A Pair Of Large Silver Torah Finials...
Poland, 18th century. On four feet with stylized back plate. 7.3” x 9.4”. Sold for $938 November 12, 2018 ← 30. A Plaster Sculpture Of Three Jews On A Bench 28. A Book Shaped Snuff Box...
Continental, c. 1890. Three Jewish men on the original wood bench in conversation. 10.7” wide. Sold for $1,188 November 12, 2018 ← 31. A Silver Kiddush Goblet 29. A Brass Chanukah Lamp...
Germany, c. 1890. On round base with stylized upper portion which is engraved with Biblical commandment to “Remember the Sabbath.” Marked 800, crown and moon. 5.2” tall. Sold for $2,500 November 12, 2018 ← 32. An Important Savings Bank 30. A Plaster Sculpture Of...
New York, c. 1910. In the shape of the Jarmulowsky Bank building. Written “DEPOSIT YOUR MONEY WITH JARMULOWSKY BANKING HOUSE, 165 EAST BROADWAY. WHERE IT IS SAFE. PRESENTED BY THE JEWISH DAILY NEWS.” The Jarmulowsky bank was the choice bank of the Lower East Side...
Probably Germany, c. 1920. Tapering tubular form. In art deco design. Hand wrought in arts and crafts style with star finials. 13” tall. Sold for $875 November 12, 2018 ← 34. A Large Silver Etrog Box 32. An Important Savings Bank...
Vienna, c. 1890. In square shape, with realistically chased etrog on upper portion and Hebrew inscription along rim. Marked. 6.8” wide. Sold for $1,875 November 12, 2018 ← 35. A Rare And Large Oval Shaped Etrog Box 33. A Pair Of Silver Torah Finials...
Vienna, c. 1890. Hand engraved with swirling and flowing decorative engraving. 6.7” ong x 4.25” wide. Sold for $1,500 November 12, 2018 ← 36. A Large Silver Torah Shield 34. A Large Silver Etrog Box...
Germany, c. 1900. On checkered plate. Mounted with gilded columns, lions and a crown. Marked “750”. 14” tall. Estimate: $1,200 – $1,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 37. A Silver Kiddush Goblet 35. A Rare And Large Oval Shaped Etrog Box...
Germany, c. 1880. On round base decorated with three floral areas. Knobbed stem. Upper six-sided portion engraved with biblical commandment to remember the Sabbath. Marked. 800. 5.1” tall. Sold for $625 November 12, 2018 ← 38. A Silver Kiddush Goblet With...
Germany, c. 1900. The cup with grapevine and C scroll decoration on foot. Upper six-sided portion is engraved with Biblical commandment to remember the Sabbath. 5.2” tall, plate 5” wide. Estimate: $1,200 – $1,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 39. A Large Silver...
Probably American, c. 1880. Exceptionally heavy. With two chased spheres and filigree upper section. Marked with 84 and imperial eagle. 11.3” long. Estimate: $800 – $1,200 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 40. An Early Silver Etrog Container 38. A Silver Kiddush...
Germany, c. 1880. Realistically chased in etrog form. 5.5” long. Estimate: $800 – $1,200 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 41. A Large Silver Spice Container 39. A Large Silver Torah Pointer...
Warsaw, 1873. On round base with knobbed stem. Main section consists of six sided filigree chamber. Topped by the original marked flag. 8.9” tall. Estimate: $800 – $1,200 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 42. A Silver Spice Container 40. An Early Silver Etrog...
Probably Ukraine, 1880. On round base with six sided starfish shaped filigree structure. The stem consists of filigree overlaid on a silver stem. Upper portion in spherical shape with waving flag, engraved with a Temple style menorah. Marked. 5” tall. Estimate: $800...
Warsaw, 1872. On square base with skirted stem. Main section made of solid silver body with marked door. Decorated with four perched birds and four sitting lions. Topped with a flag, marked in Cyrillic with makers name. Marked on every removable piece. 10.7” tall....
Germany, c. 1900. On three balls. Decorated with Jerusalem scenes and a German Jewish Sabbath scene. 3” tall. Sold for $1,188 November 12, 2018 ← 45. An Early Silver Megillah Case With Original Megillah 43. An Early Silver Spice Tower...
Vienna, c. 1880. In traditional form. With turn handle. Upper portion decorated with a crown. 10” long. Sold for $4,250 November 12, 2018 ← 46. A Pair Of Silver Tefillin Cases 44. A Silver Kiddush Beaker...
Poland, 19th century. Decorated with simple engravings and beading. 3.5” wide each. Sold for $4,750 November 12, 2018 ← 47. A Large Silver Hanukkah Lamp 45. An Early Silver Megillah Case With Original Megillah...
Germany, c. 1880. On four stylized feet with eight lion shaped oil fonts. With original servant lamp and oil jug. 13” wide. Sold for $1,875 November 12, 2018 ← 48. A Silver Kiddush Cup 46. A Pair Of Silver Tefillin Cases...
Germany, c. 1860. On round base. Engraved in German: A GIFT FROM THE JEWISH COMMUNITY TO ERDMANRROD. 4.5” tall. Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 49. A Large Silver Kiddush Goblet 47. A Large Silver Hanukkah Lamp...
Vilna, 1866. On stylized base with skirted stem. Upper wine section is engraved with scrolling organic designs. 6.2” tall. Estimate: $3,500 – $4,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 50. A Silver Kiddush Beaker 48. A Silver Kiddush Cup...
Lemberg, 1855. Engraved in Hebrew: “A PERMANENT GIFT TO MY SON MOSHE NACHUM”, “THIS BELONGS TO THE NAGGID RABBI JOSEPH KRAMER”, “LEON SON OF MOSHE NACHUM, ALEXANDER SON OF LEAH RACHEL”. Of exceptionally heavy gauge silver. 2.9” tall. Sold for $3,500 November 12, 2018...
Poland, c. 1840. Beaker form. Engraved in Hebrew with Biblical commandment to remember the Sabbath. Further engraved with a synagogue and a sailboat. Repair. Marked 12. 2.7” tall. Sold for $1,500 November 12, 2018 ← 52. A Silver Hanukkah Lamp 50. A Silver Kiddush...
Ukraine, c. 1815. The back plate decorated with a double headed eagle with ruby glass eyes. Further decorated with two gilded birds. Repairs and losses. 11” wide. Sold for $5,500 November 12, 2018 ← 53. A Rare Earthenware Yiddish Embossed Plate 51. A Large Silver...
Poland, 19th century. Embossed in outer rim in Yiddish: “BREAD MEAT AND FISH IS A HAPPY TABLE”. Chips, cracks and repairs. 10” wide. Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 54. A Pair Of Large Gilded Silver Torah Finials 52. A Silver Hanukkah Lamp...
Yemen, 19th century. On tubular staves with applied beading and wire work. Fitted with chains and bells. 12.2” tall. Sold for $1,625 November 12, 2018 ← 55. A Pair Of Miniature Tefillin With Early Silver Cases 53. A Rare Earthenware Yiddish Embossed Plate...
Probably Dutch, 1852. Engraved with date of 27 sivan 1852 on the “shel rosh” and the previous owner’s name, “Shlomo,” on the “shel yad”. 1.2” wide each. Estimate: $2,500 – $3,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 56. A Large Silver Kiddush Cup By Lazarus Posen 54. A...
Frankfurt-Au-Main, c. 1900. In the shape of a tulip. Gilded. On crimped base. 9.5” tall. Sold for $3,500 November 12, 2018 ← 57. A Green Ceramic Seder Dish Distributed By The “Joint” 55. A Pair Of Miniature Tefillin With Early Silver Cases...
United States, c. 1946. Distributed for usage in the displaced persons camps following the Shoah. 10” wide. Sold for $2,250 November 12, 2018 ← 58. A Large Brass Sabbath Candelabra 56. A Large Silver Kiddush Cup By Lazarus Posen...
Poland or Ukraine, 18th century. On round base with body consisting of two lions and four candle holders. Topped with a double headed eagle. Inscribed “lehadlik ner shel Shabbat.” Estimate: $1,200 – $1,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 59. An Early Silver Spice...
Poland, c. 1800. On round foot with three intertwined snakes as a stem. Upper portion hand cut in lattice work depicting blooming flower pots. Topped with a flag. 6.6” tall. Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 60. A Large Brass Hanukkah...
Dutch, c. 1800. On round base with eight outstretched arms. Topped by a lion finial. 23” tall x 29” wide. Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 61. A Rare Brass Jnf Charity Box By Leopold Fleischhacker 59. An Early Silver Spice Container...
Germany, early 20th century. Rectangular with faceted corner supports, the front embossed with Hebrew inscription Keren Kayemet Leyisrael above a star and Jüdischer National-Fonds. The sides with eternal lights, the back with grape cluster. Dents from usage. Marked:...
Austrian, c. 1900. With crimped border. Chased with holiday scene and related decorations including: a Seder scene, King David with a harp, the Exodus, Moses in front of the burning bush as well as foliate and other organic designs. Center chased with the order of the...
Switzerland, c. 1905. The case is 14 karat gold. Manufactured by EFCO Longines. An engraved Hebrew dedication on the back of the case: “From the Zionists of Lodz, to the President of the Zionist Executive Board, Mr. Nahum Sokolow, Adar 7, 5683 [1923]”...
Budapest, 1862. On a chased base with embossed knobbed stem that connects to large upper portion. Center cartouche engraved in Hebrew: “A GIFT TO THE CHEVRA KADISCHA OF THE HOLY COMMUNITY OF LEPUSH FROM CHEVRA BAALEI MALKA IN THE YEARS 1862, ACCORDING TO THE MINOR...
Poland, c. 1830. On round engraved base with leafy stem that attaches to removable pomander shaped pierced container. 5.9” tall. Sold for $4,500 November 12, 2018 ← 66. A Large Pair Of Silver Tefillin Cases 64. A Rare And Important Burial Society Goblet...
Warsaw, 1866. Engraved on both tops with Hebrew letters indicating “For Head” and “For Hand”. The sides engraved with floral and other organic designs. 3” wide. Sold for $5,750 November 12, 2018 ← 67. A Rare Silver Kiddush Cup 65. A Silver Spice Container...
Morocco or North Africa, c. 1870. Engraved on upper portion with previous owner’s name and Psalm 133. Midsection and bottom portion further engraved with Hebrew scripture. 3.7” tall. Sold for $8,125 November 12, 2018 ← 68. A Pair Of Silver Torah Finials By Johann...
Nuremberg, c. 1780. On wide staves. Upper portions hand chased with swags. Topped with lion finials, each holding a disc engraved in Hebrew “Holy unto the Lord.” 11.4”. Estimate: $12,000 – $15,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 69. Seder Hatefillot Mikol Hashana...
Amsterdam, 1705. Printed by Moshe, son of Abraham Mendes Cutini. With applied silver binding. Right cover engraved in Hebrew: “Hannah, daughter of the honored Master Feidel Katz, from Hopstadt”. Left Cover is engraved in Hebrew: “The Revered Rabbi Shimon, son of the...
Poland, c. 1850. On stylized dommed base with leaf stem that attaches to pear shaped upper portion. Topped with a rooster. Upper portion engraved with a stag, a bird, a lion and organic design. Engraved with former owner’s name Chaim ben Ita. 8.5” tall. Estimate:...
Jerusalem, c. 1915. Depicting the scene of Tisha B’ Av. With acid etched frame. Plaque with original paper Bezalel stamp. 11.3” x 9.3” (frame). 5.5” x 3.2” (plaque). Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 72. An Exceptionally Rare Cup Of Elijah...
Poland, c. 1860. On stylized three sided base fitted with a holy coin that attaches to a six leafed stem. Upper portion fluted shape and engraved with lions, birds and organic designs. Central cartouche engraved in Hebrew indicating use for Elijah the Prophet and made...
Ukraine, c. 1800. Simply chased in the shape of a Temple style menorah. Engraved with various prayers and quotations from scripture. Most significantly the top engraving Asks “OUR FATHER OUR KING HAVE PITY UPON US, OUR YOUNGSTERS AND OUR BABIES”. Most likely used in...
Wurzburg, 1800. In Neo-classical design. Hand chased in exceptionally fine condition. Marked. Judaica from Wurzburg on the German-French border is almost unheard of. With original servant lamp. Marked.7” tall. Sold for $21,875 November 12, 2018 ← 75. An...
Nuremberg, c.1776. On round base with tower shaped main section engraved with brick work and ornate door. Upper portion pierced with kidney and star shaped cutouts. Topped by a flag pennant. Marked on base and body. 9.7” tall. Sold for $13,750 November 12, 2018 ←...
Mishkoltz, Hungary c. 1810. With handle and coin slot. Engraved with dedication from Sarah Rivka wife of the “important” Moshe Katz. Marked. 4.8” tall. Sold for $25,000 November 12, 2018 ← 77. A Rare And Important Silver Torah Shield 75. An Exceptional Silver...
Brunn, 1821. Hand chased with two rampant lions flanking a Decalogue topped by a crown. Further decorated with a highly detailed Moses holding a staff and Aaron holding incense and a flower pot. 10.8” tall. Estimate: $45,000 – $60,000 Unsold, Make an Offer...
Germany, c. 1670. In rare wide form shape. The backplate decorated with gilding and beading. With applied hand cut overlay silver application in baroque style. Further decorated with applied double headed eagle, a crown and a portion plaque holder. Marked. 11.2” wide....
Poland/Jerusalem, c. 1840. The lower band with applied cut cartouches, each one with a different scriptural epithet praising the Torah. This base is attached to the upper portion with six lattice cut silver over gilded ribs, alternating with six snakes, each holding a...
Augsburg, 1740. Each on a stylized base with a baluster shaped stem. The upper octagonal wine section skillfully engraved with period design. The kiddush cup is engraved in Hebrew: “REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY TO IT’S HOLINESS IN THE YEAR 1740, SANCTIFY THE SABBATH DAY...
Augsburg, c. 1710. The body covered with ten circles, each containing a member’s name of the society. The names include: Moshe, son of Rabbi Shmuel, Zalman, son of Rabbi Yehuda, Rabbi Meir, son of Rabbi Yitzchak, Shimon, son of Rabbi Yissachar, Rabbi Moshe, son of...
Probably New York, c. 1960. In modern form. 10.6” tall. Sold for $750 November 12, 2018 ← 83. Three Sterling Silver Mezuzot By Ludwig Wolpert 81. An Exceptional Gilded Burial Society Covered Beaker...
New York, c. 1960. Cut with lattice work, spelling out Hebrew blessings. One lacking back. 3.4” tall each. Sold for $1,000 November 12, 2018 ← 84. A Sterling Silver Covered Kiddush Goblet By Ludwig Wolpert 82. A Brass Hanukkah Menorah By Ludwig Wolpert...
New York, c. 1965. In modern form. With Boray Pri Hagefen spelled out in midsection. 11.8” tall. Sold for $3,500 November 12, 2018 ← 85. A Sterling Silver Kiddush Beaker By Yoel Rivlin 83. Three Sterling Silver Mezuzot By Ludwig Wolpert...
Israel, modern. With round underplate. Decorated with applied lattice work and garnets. Interior gilding. 4.4” tall. Estimate: $5,500 – $7,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 86. A Rare Seder Plate By Zelig Segal 84. A Sterling Silver Covered Kiddush Goblet By...
Israel, c. 1990. In modern form. Engraved Pesach, Matzah and Maror. With six removable drawers for appropriate Seder foods. Hand signed. 10” wide. Sold for $6,625 November 12, 2018 ← 87. A Massive Bronze Sabbath Candlestick Sculpture By Ludwig Wolpert 85. A...
American, c. 1970. On wooden platform. The body spelling out the first verse of the Kabbalat Shabbat prayer from Psalm 95: “COME LET US SING JOYFULLY TO HASHEM, LET US CALL OUT TO THE ROCK OF OUR SALVATION” 17” tall x 12” wide. Hand signed with Wolpert’s full...
New York, c. 1960. In modernist form. With applied excerpt from the blessing over wine. Signed. 3.6” tall each. Sold for $1,500 November 12, 2018 ← 89. A Large Charity Box By Lorelei And Alex Gruss 87. A Massive Bronze Sabbath Candlestick Sculpture By Ludwig...
Brooklyn, 1998. With handle. Decorated with inlaid wood two arms grasping each other, the upper one pulling the lower one to render aid. Also decorated with applied mother of pearl and multi-colored wood inlay. Signed. 8” tall. Sold for $5,313 November 12, 2018 ←...
Brooklyn, New York.: “Jerusalem” mural, Artist’s collection.Dimensions: 18” x 59” x 1″.Handcrafted from wooden veneers and abalone shell. The mural depicts the old city of Jerusalem. The city’s walls are made of exotic wood veneers, the...
Brooklyn, New York: “Waiting for an uncertain destination”, Artist’s collection The inlaid scene depicts the tragic wait, Jews sitting on their valises during the Shoah. The despair of the characters depicted in the artwork clearly conveys the pathetic hopelessness of...
Brooklyn, New York;Three Inlaid Spice Boxes, Artist’s collection. Beit Hamikdash, the Second Temple, a King and a Queen. These are some of the images inlaid to create the miniature spice boxes. Swiveling flags and granulated domes at the top are all made of sterling...
Probably American, Modern. Ari Ksav. 14.3” tall Klaf, 33” including Eytz Chaim. Sold for $21,250 November 12, 2018 ← 94. A Group Of Four Judaica Items By Swed Master Silversmiths 92. Alexander And Lorelei Gruss...
Jerusalem, Modern. All in original boxes. Various sizes. Includes a Lechaim corkscrew, a dreidel harp with stand, a revolving mezuzah, and a violin dreidel with stand. Sold for $938 November 12, 2018 ← 95. A Group Of Four Judaica Items By Swed Master Silversmiths...
Jerusalem, Modern. All in original boxes. Various sizes. Includes a Lechaim corkscrew, Sabbath candlesticks, a dreidel accordion, and a dreidel with stand. Sold for $1,063 November 12, 2018 ← 96. A Group Of Four Judaica Items By Swed Master Silversmiths 94. A...
Jerusalem, Modern. All in original boxes. Various sizes. Includes a Lechaim corkscrew, a cork Sabbath candlesticks, a cork gragger, and a violin dreidel with stand. Sold for $1,188 November 12, 2018 ← 97. A Group Of Four Judaica Items By Swed Master Silversmiths...
Jerusalem, Modern. All in original boxes. Various sizes. Includes a Lechaim corkscrew, a cork Sabbath candlesticks, a cork gragger, and a dreidel piano with stand. Sold for $1,188 November 12, 2018 ← 98. A Group Of Four Judaica Items By Swed Master Silversmiths...
Jerusalem, Modern. All in original boxes. Various sizes. Includes a Lechaim corkscrew, a cork Sabbath candlesticks, a dreidel violin with stand, and a Ying Yang salt shaker. Sold for $1,188 November 12, 2018 ← 99. A Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup By Harold...
Malverne, modern. The stem and base made of stylized silver. The upper portion in bowl form. Engraved Boray Pri Hagefen. 6.1” Sold for $2,500 November 12, 2018 ← 100. A Pair Of Sterling Silver Kiddush Cups By Rafi Landau 98. A Group Of Four Judaica Items By Swed...
Israel, c. 1990. In modern form, each with matching under plate. 3.4” tall each. Sold for $750 November 12, 2018 ← 101. A Sterling Silver And Gold Mezuzah Case By Reisa Schor 99. A Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup By Harold Rabinowitz...
New York, 1971. In abstract modernist design. With applied gold leaves and SHIN. Signed. 5.2” tall. Estimate: $7,500 – $9,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 102. A Yossi Swed Partial Gilt Silver Chariot And Dagger, 20Th Century 100. A Pair Of Sterling Silver...
Marks: (S over D monogram), (D butterfly S), ISRAEL, 925, 4/65 5”h x 19” w x 4” d (12.7 x 48.3 x 10.2 cm) 84.49 troy ounces The king’s chariot is pulled by four horses and conceals a 17 1/2 inch-long dagger. A limited edition of 4/65 is engraved on the underside...
Marks: (S over D monogram), (D butterfly S), ISRAEL, A/P. 10-½” h x 9-¾” w x 3-½” d (26.7 x 24.8 x 8.9 cm) (galleon) 14-¼” h x 12-½” w x 6-½” d inches (36.2 x 31.8 x 16.5 cm) (case). 133.8 troy ounces (galleon) The A/P mark indicates the present lot was created as the...
Marks: (S over D monogram), (D butterfly S), ISRAEL, 27/65. 9” h x 10” w x 3-⅝” d .(22.9 x 25.4 x 9.2 cm) 82.58 troy ounces. The Havdalah set comprising a cup and spice box each concealing candle holders and a tray with gallery. This is a limited edition of 27/65....
Jerusalem, Israel. 1992. Number 266/750. Sold for $1,188 November 12, 2018 ← 106. The Yakov Agam Bible. Printed By Gefen Publishing House 104. A Yossi Swed Partial Gilt Silver Havdalah Set. 20Th Century...
Jerusalem, Israel. 1992. Number 314/750. Estimate: $1,200 – $1,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 107. A Sterling Silver And Enamel Plaque By Henryk Winograd 105. The Yakov Agam Bible. Printed By Gefen Publishing House...
New York, c. 1990. Depicting Samson the strongman pulling down the house with the Philistines inside. Mounted and framed. 10.5” wide. 19” x 19” in frame. Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 108. A Sterling Silver And Enamel Plaque By Henryk...
New York, c. 1990. Depicting the blessing of the children. 10.5” wide. Mounted and framed 18” x 18”. Sold for $2,125 November 12, 2018 ← 109. A Sterling Silver And Enamel Plaque By Henryk Winograd 107. A Sterling Silver And Enamel Plaque By Henryk Winograd...
New York, c. 1990. Depicting Jerusalem. 10.5” wide. Mounted and framed. 10.5” wide. 16” x 16” wide. Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 110. A Sterling Silver Plaque By Henryk Winograd 108. A Sterling Silver And Enamel Plaque By Henryk...
New York, c. 1990. Depicting a Havdalah scene. 13” wide. Mounted and framed 21” x 21”. Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 111. A Sterling Silver Plaque By Henryk Winograd 109. A Sterling Silver And Enamel Plaque By Henryk Winograd...
New York, c. 1990. Depicting a seated King David. 13” wide. Mounted and framed 21” x 21”. Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 112. A Sterling Silver Plaque By Henryk Winograd 110. A Sterling Silver Plaque By Henryk Winograd...
New York, c. 1990. Depicting the Exodus. 17.5” wide. Sold for $3,000 November 12, 2018 ← 113. A Sterling Silver Plaque By Henryk Winograd 111. A Sterling Silver Plaque By Henryk Winograd...
New York, c. 1990. Depicting a scene in front of King Pharaoh. 14” wide. Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 114. A Massive Sterling Silver Torah Crown By Shuki Freiman 112. A Sterling Silver Plaque By Henryk Winograd...
Israel, c. 1990. Hand crafted with layers upon layers of fiiligree. Additionally decorated with gilding. 12” tall. Sold for $7,750 November 12, 2018 ← 115. The Five Books Of Moses In The Original Wooden Ark By Shuki Freiman 113. A Sterling Silver Plaque By Henryk...
Jerusalem, c. 1990. The dark brown wood ark is decorated with applied silver, plaques with former owner’s Hebrew name and gilded decorations. Ark decorated with two winged modern cherubim, a large gilded crown and a Torah shield mounted on the back. Five Books of...
Jerusalem, c. 1990. Handwritten and hand illustrated on parchment. The ark is decorated with five crowns, lattice work applications and supportive columns. The ark is 28” tall, the stand 31”. Sold for $28,125 November 12, 2018 ← 117. The Five Books Of Moses 115....
Printed on parchment-like paper. Decorated with printed illustrations associated with the subject matter in print. English and Hebrew. Each book individually bound. 11” tall each. Sold for $1,000 November 12, 2018 ← 118. A Monumental Sterling Silver Menorah By...
New York, c. 1990. On round base, with traditional body form. 36” tall. Sold for $6,000 November 12, 2018 ← 119. Noam Greenberg Mezuzot Mounted On A Framed Velvet Backing 117. The Five Books Of Moses...
C. 1990. “The Seven Species”. 24” x 12”. Sold for $1,188 November 12, 2018 ← 120. A Monumental Wooden And Silver Torah Ark By Shuki Freiman 118. A Monumental Sterling Silver Menorah By Michael Strauss Silversmiths...
Jerusalem, c. 1990. Decorated with silver applications and ornate carvings. Ark 56” tall, stand 28” tall. Sold for $26,250 November 12, 2018 ← 121. The Four Sons In Sterling Silver 119. Noam Greenberg Mezuzot Mounted On A Framed Velvet Backing...
Jerusalem, c. 1990. Each son mounted on a plastic disc. 3.3” tall each. Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 122. A Sterling Silver Charity Box By Michael Ende 120. A Monumental Wooden And Silver Torah Ark By Shuki Freiman...
Israel, c. 1990. On three feet. Decorated with ornaments of a home and a gilded bride and groom under a chuppah. 6.5” tall. Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 123. A Sterling Silver Havdalah Compendium By Dudek Swed 121. The Four Sons In...
Jerusalem, c. 1995. With underplate. Upper portion contains spice container and Havdalah candle holder. Decorated with gilded applied grapes. 7.6” tall. Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 124. A Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup By Shuki Freiman...
Israel, c. 1990. Engraved with a a depiction of the Kotel and associated scriptural engravings. 7” tall. Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 125. A Pair Of Sterling Silver Candlesticks By Wolpert 123. A Sterling Silver Havdalah Compendium By...
New York, c. 1960. Hand crafted from Hebrew letters in modern form. Signed and numbered. 15” tall. Sold for $8,750 November 12, 2018 ← 126. A Massive Sterling Silver Torah Breastplate By Carmel Shabi 124. A Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup By Shuki Freiman...
Israel, 2004. Rectangular form with soft finish. With central cutout and Hebrew words from Mishlei that translate to “THE TORAH’S WAYS ARE THE WAYS OF PLEASANTNESS AND IT’S PATHS ARE PATHS OF PEACE.” 13.3” long. Signed. Sold for $8,125 November 12, 2018 ← 127. A...
Jerusalem, c. 1980. Handmade. In the shape of a home. With original lock. Hand signed. 6.9” tall. Sold for $3,000 November 12, 2018 ← 128. A Sterling Chanukah Lamp By Avi Biran 126. A Massive Sterling Silver Torah Breastplate By Carmel Shabi...
Israel, c. 1980. In the shape of a matchbook. Signed. 6.9” tall. Sold for $1,750 November 12, 2018 ← 129. A Large Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup By Ludwig Wolpert 127. A Sterling Silver Charity Container By Shuki Freeman...
New York, c. 1970. Tapered base with applied lettering. Large bowl shaped upper portion. Sold for $2,750 November 12, 2018 ← 130. A Brass Ner Tamid Hand Made By Ludwig Wolpert For A Stillman’s Memorial Chapel In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 128. A Sterling Chanukah...
In 1957, Ludwig Wolpert was commissioned by the Stillman family to create this lamp for their Memorial Chapel (funeral home). At that time he was a sculptor in the Jewish Museum. 32” long. Hanging rod 32” long. With original design paperwork. The light remained in the...
Israel, c. 1955. An exceptional handmade eight cup hanging oil lamp in early modern style. Possibly for use as a Sephardic menorah. Each cup is hand hammered. 18” wide. Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 132. The Personal Siddur (Prayer...
Printed in Vienna, 1922. Titled “THE FORM OF DAILY PRAYERS ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOM OF THE GERMAN AND POLISH JEWS”. Published by H. Wagner. Many notations in hand written pencil as if someone were receiving instructions on what prayers to recite/not to...
Probably American, c.1960. Engraved on verso “Jerry from Vic”. With a gold Torah, a Jewish star and Menorah on the front. (43.1gm) This lot comes with a gold filled money clip spelling out the comedian’s name. Sold in his estate auction. Documents included. Estimate:...
Israel, c. 1960. Made by Bier. Inscribed on base with inscription from Rabbi Halberstam (the third Bobover Rebbe) to Senator Kenneth B. Keating (Republican, 1959 – 1965). Senator Keating also served as the United States ambassador to Israel from 1973 –...
Mostly turn of the 20th century. Includes rare cards from Mississippi, Boston, Gloversville, York,PA, Cleveland and others. Sold for $2,375 November 12, 2018 ← 136. Ketubah 134. An Important Sterling Silver Cup Given From Rabbi Shlomo Halberstam To Senator...
Rome, 1853. On parchment. Borders decorated with flowers. 17.4” x 26”. Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 137. A Needlepoint Of Rivkah And Eliezer 135. A Large Collection Of 72 American Synagogue Postcards...
American, 1905. Depicting the scene of Rivkah by the well. 21” x 17.5”. Losses. Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 138. Rabbi 136. Ketubah...
Continental, c. 1900. Rabbi wearing a shtreimel. Oil on canvas 9.5” x 12.5”. Estimate: $500 – $800 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 139. Carl Ostersetzer 137. A Needlepoint Of Rivkah And Eliezer...
Austria. (1865 – 1914). Oil on panel. Two Jewish men making “l’chaim.” 8” x 10.4”. Sold for $3,000 November 12, 2018 ← 140. Lajos Kolozsvary 138. Rabbi...
Original serigraph, with an artistic cover by artist Yaacov Agam (Israeli, b. 1928). Hand signed and numbered. Israel, 1987. With a fine wooden stand and a Perspex case. 6.5″ x 4.5″. Sold for $1,188 November 12, 2018 ← 142. Hadlakat Neirot By Chagit...
Modern. Hand written on parchment with the woman’s prayer for the lighting of the candles on Friday night. 16” x 16”. Estimate: $1,500 – $1,800 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 143. Seven Days Of Creation By Shemtov Ben Shlomo 141. Yaacov Agam Medium: Serigraph On...
Modern. Hand illuminated with the story of Bereshis. 28” x 22”. Estimate: $1,800 – $2,500 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 144. Yosl Bergner 142. Hadlakat Neirot By Chagit...
Israel (1920 – 2017). Young Klezmorim with violins. Oil on canvas. With certificate of authenticity signed by artist. 15.7” x 15.7”. Estimate: $9,000 – $12,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 145. Zvi Raphaeli 143. Seven Days Of Creation By Shemtov Ben Shlomo...
Israel (1924 – 2005). Yeshiva students. Oil on canvas board. 20” x 16”. Sold for $4,000 November 12, 2018 ← 146. Shalom Moskovitz Of Safed 144. Yosl Bergner...
(Israel, 1887 -1980) Gouache on paper. Depicting Moses in front of the burning bush. Signed. 12.5” x 18.7”. Estimate: $3,000 – $4,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 147. An Illuminated Megillah By Olga Khaskovich 145. Zvi Raphaeli...
Hand illuminated with scenes from the Story of Esther. Written in a beautiful script. 14” tall. Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 148. Tamar Finkelstein 146. Shalom Moskovitz Of Safed...
Israel, modern. Oil on canvas. Jerusalem. 27” x 39”. Estimate: $7,000 – $9,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 149. Tamar Finkelstein 147. An Illuminated Megillah By Olga Khaskovich...
Israel, modern. Oil on canvas. Boys learning. 21.5” x 22”. Estimate: $3,500 – $5,000 Unsold, Make an Offer ← 150. Tamar Finkelstein 148. Tamar Finkelstein...