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Pair of Dutch Torah finials (rimmonim): AAL.10A & B-2014

Object information

Current Location: Courtyard

Titles

Pair of Dutch Torah finials (rimmonim)

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

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Description

A fine pair of filigree Torah finials, with four rows of bells and surmounted with a crown knop, and silver-gilt applied Hebrew inscriptions.

Notes

History note: Collection of Sir Moses Montefiore Bart. (1784-1885) for use in his private synagogue in Ramsgate, Kent.

Legal notes

Lent by The Montefiore Collections, London

Place(s) associated

  • Denmark

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (2014) by Montefiore Endowment

Dating

18th Century
Production date: c. AD 1770

Note

Unmarked

Components of the work

Each Height 33.5 cm

Materials used in production

Silver-gilt
Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.10A & B-2014
Primary reference Number: 208708
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 May 2016 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Applied Arts

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