A: Carved with appropriate Biblical quotations, ornamented wth incised geometric and organic patterns and openwork border. L: 430mm. Some losses. B: Incised with appropriate Biblical verse, and decorated overall with grapevine motif. L: 275mm.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $2,500

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TWO SHOFROTH A: Eastern Europe, late 19th - early 20th century; B: Probably Palestine, early 20th century

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A: The consignor relates that this was used in the family home in Eastern Europe prior to World War II. B: The grapevine motif resembles the work of Bezalel artists; see Lot 135.

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A: Carved with appropriate Biblical quotations, ornamented wth incised geometric and organic patterns and openwork border. L: 430mm. Some losses. B: Incised with appropriate Biblical verse, and decorated overall with grapevine motif. L: 275mm.

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