Velvet-Bound Siddur with Silver Mounts, Vienna, 1869. A Hebrew siddur (daily prayer book), printed in Vienna in 1869, presented in an elaborate velvet binding with applied decorative silver mounts. The deep burgundy/purple velvet cover is fitted with ornate silver embellishments, including central shield cartouche, corner ornaments, and applied plaques, giving the volume a richly ceremonial appearance typical of Eastern and Central European Jewish devotional books of the mid-19th century.
The title page reads Tefilot Yisrael alongside the German Gebete der Israeliten, and the imprint confirms Vienna, 1869. The book remains complete, with expected toning, staining, edge wear, and paper irregularities consistent with age and devotional use. The velvet shows wear and loss, and one clasp element is detached, but present.
Estimated Value $200 - 300
Judaica
