1286
Tefillin
Russia, 1846
silver; widened top with hinged lid, on one side with opening for the drawing through of the prayer straps (tefillin), engraved Hebrew inscription "Sei mutig wie ein Leopard, leicht wie ein Adler, schnell wie eine Gazelle und stark wie ein Löwe, den Willen deines Vaters im Himmel zu erfüllen“ (Judah Ben Tema, Avot 5:20); each marked on the top and bottom with "Lubeck", maker's mark "IH 1846" and silver fineness "84"; old velvet cover inside
6 x 7.7 x 10/6 x 7.9 x 11.5 cm; 307 g
Estimate: € 1.500 - 3.000
Auction is closed.
The private Judaica collection we are offering (lots 1286-1334) consists of a selection of outstanding silver objects. It is a living testimony of Jewish culture in Europe and contains objects that are part of the daily or weekly religious rite. From the Russian-made tefilin boxes decorated with a quotation from the Talmud to the variety of besamin towers used during the havdala ceremony, all the objects speak of the meaning and joy they have held for their respective owners over the centuries.
The collection reflects the love and commitment of its collector, who now has made it possible for these objects to live on in new ownership. We invite you to enjoy and learn from this overview of Jewish ritual objects.