Torah Crown

Wilhelmus Angenendt

1809

Gold crown decorated with floral motifs.
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Wilhelmus Angenendt

Wilhelmus Angenendt was a Dutch silversmith active in the workshop of Swedish goldsmith Johannes Schiotling. Prior to Emancipation, it was common for Christian artisans to fulfill commissions from Jewish patrons, as Jews were barred from entering the metalworking trades.

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