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Impressive Milah Knife With Silver Handle. Presumably Moravia, 18th Century

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Impressive Milah Knife With Silver Handle. Presumably Moravia, 18th Century
Circumcision knife with silver handle depicting a swaddled baby. Infants were tightly swaddled from the shoulders downwards for comfort purposes. The knife bears a Czech customs or import hallmark in the shape of the letter B within a square from the year 1807 (see TARDY p. 398).

Preserved in a 19th century custom-made wooden case. Cloth covering is unraveled.
Condition: Good.
Size: 18.5 cm long

Provenance:
1) Sotheby’s Parke Bernet Auction
2) Yechezkel Toporowitch Collection

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Lot : 65

Impressive Milah Knife With Silver Handle. Presumably Moravia, 18th Century

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Est. Price: $12,000 - $18,000
Impressive Milah Knife With Silver Handle. Presumably Moravia, 18th Century
Circumcision knife with silver handle depicting a swaddled baby. Infants were tightly swaddled from the shoulders downwards for comfort purposes. The knife bears a Czech customs or import hallmark in the shape of the letter B within a square from the year 1807 (see TARDY p. 398).

Preserved in a 19th century custom-made wooden case. Cloth covering is unraveled.
Condition: Good.
Size: 18.5 cm long

Provenance:
1) Sotheby’s Parke Bernet Auction
2) Yechezkel Toporowitch Collection

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Impressive Milah Knife With Silver Handle. Presumably Moravia, 18th Century
Circumcision knife with silver handle depicting a swaddled baby. Infants were tightly swaddled from the shoulders downwards for comfort purposes. The knife bears a Czech customs or import hallmark in the shape of the letter B within a square from the year 1807 (see TARDY p. 398).

Preserved in a 19th century custom-made wooden case. Cloth covering is unraveled.
Condition: Good.
Size: 18.5 cm long

Provenance:
1) Sotheby’s Parke Bernet Auction
2) Yechezkel Toporowitch Collection

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