Pair of finials for a sefer torah, tin coated in silver. North Africa, 19th century.
Pair of finials (rimonim) for a Sefer Torah, made of tin and coated in silver. Hammerwork of wonderful decorations, and windows made by cutting into the metal, reminiscent of a handsome castle. Each one has 6 bells hanging on two levels.
Pretty work, North African style of the 19th century. Height: 35+cm,
light asymmetry between the two, one is missing a bell. Some of the bells have been swapped in other places. One spins around its axis. Overall good condition.
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Pair of finials (rimonim) for a Sefer Torah, made of tin and coated in silver. Hammerwork of wonderful decorations, and windows made by cutting into the metal, reminiscent of a handsome castle. Each one has 6 bells hanging on two levels.
Pretty work, North African style of the 19th century. Height: 35+cm,
light asymmetry between the two, one is missing a bell. Some of the bells have been swapped in other places. One spins around its axis. Overall good condition.