Siddur in decorated silver binding. Venice, Italy, 18th and 19th centuries.
Silver, cast, repoussé and engraved (unmarked); print on paper.
Silver binding (apparently dating to the early 19th century) decorated identically on both sides, in vegetal patterns, with a large crown set on the top shield. Family coat of arms on the shield on front binding – a rooster standing on a three-peaked mountain, under a sun and moon (perhaps the coat of arms of the Modigliani family). Another coat of arms is featured on the back binding – an erect lion holding a branch.
The book: Italian-rite siddur. Venice: Yitzchak Foa, [1796].
121 [i.e. 192] leaves (does not contain 32 additional leaves with Pirkei Avot). 9 cm. Overall good condition. Original binding, almost entirely detached from book, with some loose gatherings. Few stains. Tears and wear to some leaves. Gilt edges. Binding: 9.5 cm. Good condition, with pair of original clasps.
