Chamisha Chumshei Torah in Small Volume
Magnificent Copy with Clasps and Corner Decorations Made of Hallmarked Silver
Amsterdam, 1746
Chamisha Chumshei Torah, the five Megillos, and the Haftaros according to both Ashkenazi and Sephardi customs, with an explanation of the words. Includes notations indicating where the 613 commandments appear.
On the reverse of the title page there are cantillation marks (te’amim) according to Ashkenazi, Sephardi and Italian customs.
Beautiful leather binding with gilt impressions of birds and fine decorations, with two matching silver clasps, four silver corner ornaments on the front board and back board. A total of ten silver pieces, all hallmarked.
Amsterdam, 1746-1747. Page Count: 79, 90-106, 97-142, [2]; 52 leaves.
Size: 13.2 cm.
Condition: Good. Some stains and wear at corners. Wood binding covered in leather, with silver clasps and corner ornaments (some slightly loose). Spine has been restored. Minor loss to back board.
Provenance: William Gross Collection, Tel Aviv.
