Pair of Dutch Torah finials (rimmonim)
Silversmith: Unknown
A fine pair of Torah finials, of finely chased hexagonal form with raised pierced galleries, each corner surmounted with a flame-form knop, the whole surmounted by a crown flame-form knop, plain tapered staves with baluster bands.
History note: Collection of Sir Moses Montefiore Bart. (1784-1885) for use in his private synagogue in Ramsgate, Kent.
Lent by The Montefiore Collections, London
Method of acquisition: Loan (2014) by Montefiore Endowment
18th Century
Production date:
c.
AD 1750
Unmarked
Each Height 47 cm
Accession number: AAL.11A & B-2014
Primary reference Number: 208709
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Owner or interested party:
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Associated department:
Applied Arts
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