The Estate of Prof. Victor Deutsch – Paintings and Judaica
By Hammersite
Mar 8, 2016
Tagore 40 st. Ramat Aviv, Israel
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LOT 20347:

3 Fine 19th Century Circumcision Knives

Sold for: $1,700
Start price:
$ 600
Estimated price :
$1,500/2,000
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Auction took place on Mar 8, 2016 at Hammersite
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3 Fine 19th Century Circumcision Knives

Provenance
Estate of Prof. Victor Deutsch

Details
Consisting of:
1. A Silver Circumcision Knife, Mitau, Russia, 1854. With original engraved decoration of circumcision scene and Hebrew inscription. The blade also silver. Fully marked, maker's mark FW. Length: 16.5 cm
2. A Silver Circumcision Knife, Germany, 19th Century. With original engraved decoration of the Binding of Isaac and embossed with original Hebrew inscription. The blade is metal. Length: 14 cm
3. A Silver Circumcision Knife, Probably Germany, Late 18th/Early 19th Century. The handle decorated with bone inlaid with corals. The silver with fine original engraved decorations and semi-precious stone finial. The blade is metal. Length: 20.5 cm 

Condition
Consistent with age