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This exceptional, oversized Tefillin (Phylacteries) set offers a tangible connection to the Jewish community in Jerusalem during the 1940s—a crucial decade that paved the way for the nation's independence. It is an artifact of profound religious and national significance.
Item Highlights:
The Scrolls (Parshiyot): Handwritten by expert Jerusalem scribes (Sofer Stam) in classic Ashkenazi-Hassidic script. The internal parchment scrolls are visible within the open arm Tefillin (Shel Yad), beautifully showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of a bygone era. The head Tefillin (Shel Rosh) remains fully sewn shut with its scrolls sealed inside.
Pre-State Heritage: Dating to the very end of the British Mandate, this set represents the "Old Yishuv" in Jerusalem, whose members fiercely preserved the traditional art of Stam scribing despite the volatile political climate.
Custom Velvet Bag: Includes the original black velvet pouch, beautifully hand-embroidered in orange thread with the original owner's name "Yisrael Chaim" (ישראל חיים) and the historic Hebrew date "7th of Tevet 5708" (ז' טבת תש"ח), which corresponds to December 20, 1947.
Measurements:
Tefillin Bases (Titura - Huge Size): 9.5 x 7 cm (approx. 3.7 x 2.7 inches)
Tefillin Boxes (Batim/Ktzitzah): 5 x 5 cm (approx. 2 x 2 inches)
Velvet Pouch: 26 x 22 cm (approx. 10.2 x 8.6 inches)
Why This is a Must-Have for Collectors:Holding this set is equivalent to holding the very soul of 1940s Jerusalem. It represents the spiritual resilience of the Jewish people in the Holy City mere moments before the state was born. For collectors of Judaica, antique Hebrew manuscripts, and Israeli history, finding a complete set with its original dated, custom-embroidered bag and visible handwritten scrolls is a remarkable rarity.
Condition Report:
Antique/Vintage condition with an authentic "aged" patina that only nearly 80 years of history can provide.
The original leather boxes and straps show signs of wear, creasing, and use consistent with their age.
Please note: This beautiful piece is sold strictly as a historical collectible and display item. It has not been inspected by a modern scribe and is not sold as Kosher for ritual halachic use.
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