Wimple (sash for the Sefer Torah) from handmade cloth with lace, Germany, [1771]. Length 255 cm. width 15 cm. Spectacular cloth wimple handmade with lace which creates upper and lower borders, along the entire length. Hand embroidered in colorful letters in a frame: Esther Kohenet Mila Shnat HaTkla. The wimple is a known German custom from the 16th century to make a sash for the Sefer Torah from a cloth diaper (usually linen) from a brit milah. On the cloth they embroidered or drew colorful letters of the name of the baby, his family and a blessing. When the child reached the age of three he would bind the Sefer Torah in the synagogue with his wimple. This wimple is unique in that besides its amazing artistic work, it has the name of a woman (perhaps the personal name of the embroiderer) while all the other additions are missing. Minimal staining, very fine condition.
Colorful Chuppah Parochet with hand embroidery. India, 1950’s. Height 80 cm. Width 180 cm. Curtain mustard velvet in the style of the Jewish Congregation in India. Red tassels on the edges. Hand embroidered red letters “בס”ט ובמ”ט (בסימן טוב ובמזל טוב) קול ששון וקול שמחה קול חתן וקול כלה. ברוך אתה בבואך ברוך אתה בצאתך” Two small holes, very fine condition.
Historical Torah Scroll Mantle, extensive embroidering, Kehillat Torno Suverein, Romania, [1903]. Height 85 cm. Width 42 cm. Historical evidence of a small Jewish community that was wiped out in the port city Torno Suverein (today Drobata Torno Suverein) on the left bank of the Danube River in Romania. The mantle was made by a artisan: Silver and gold embroidered letters, Torah crown and large eitz chaim in the middle. Metal thread tassels decorating the bottom. The mantle was dedicated for the “יום פקודת תנובת הבית”, דהיינו חתונתה, של מרת שמחה בת שבתי ורחל, בשנת ש’שון ו’ש’מ’ח’ה’ י’מצא בה = תרס”ג [1903]. The mantle has a lining and two upper layers of linen and satin. The upper part of satin totally disintegrated, the embroidery of the letters, Torah crown and eitz chaim remain complete. Attached is printed information about the congregation from the Diaspora Museum. Moderate condition.
Tablecloth made of white linen with double stitch. 180 x 140 cm. The tablecloth made of delicate cloth, possibly satin, on which there are hand embroidered holy places in multicolored colors: Rachel’s Tomb, David’s Tower, Zion, the Temple Mount. Between each place there are spectacular floral connecting sections. In the middle of the tablecloth there is also a Star of David (Magen David) that was added later to cover up the tablecloth’s wear and tear. Tears, stains and missing bits. Not in good –average condition.
Porcelain Plate from the Naaman Company which commemorates the official visit of the President of Israel, Yitzhak Navon to Egypt in the year 5740, [1980]. Decorated and numbered plate (No. 133) with the symbol of the State of Israel, printed greeting in Arabic with Navon’s signature. 25 cm diameter. Hook at the back. In very good condition.
Unique, large maiolica seder plate. France, end of the 19th century. Diameter: 45 cm. Colorful. Stamped by maker PEXONNE on the back, with two holes to hang the plate. The unique maiolica plate was made by an artisan. The words of the simanim “Kadesh”, Shehecheyanu and the ten plagues appear at center. They are surrounded by illustrations of King David and Solomon, Moses and Aaron, the seder table and a scene from the Haggada – all in vivid colors. Maiolica is associated with the Italian Renaissance. This tin-glazed pottery was known for its vivid colors. The pieces often depicted scenes from folktales and were known as “istoriato”. Maiolica later spread to other places. Jewish Maiolica items, such as this seder plate, integrated Jewish tales with Biblical images. Maiolica pieces are usually high-quality and distinctive. Tiny cracks in the glaze. Very fine condition. A similar piece from the Michael and Judy Steinhardt Collection, item 259, was sold by Sotheby’s for $13,125.
