Auction 11
Lot 148:
Molding work, made from 11 pieces screwed together. Decorated with hand-cut work, embossing and engraving. A vase of flowers, plants, and more. All of the pieces are identical with remarkably accurate work, with notes on the back at the points to connect the pieces of the crown on paths. Around the crown are inscriptions and long dedications. “Made for the holy community. Algeria, Reuven Yohanan HaLevi, Yaakov Ruchan, Rav Reuven Adah, Avraham Atali, Haim and Chanon Lalush, 8th of Nissan 1882, and the son Eliyahu gives the sefer torah.” Size of each individual piece: 9x21cm. Height: 21cm. Diameter of the crown: 30cm. Total weight: 3700g, excellent condition. Algeria, 1882. The item was brought to auction from a private collection.
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