Displaying the times of the weekly morning and evening prayers on top of the board. Center clock portion informs the congregation when the appropriate time to light the Shabbat candles. The lower two clocks exhibit the start of the evening Shabbat prayers, and the Shabbat prayers for the following morning.

Inside the two Stars of David on the sides is the date in Hebrew of that current year: תרצ"ד (5694)

Inscribed in the lower three clocks is the name of the maker of this board written in Hebrew and Romanian: "handiwork of ‘Avram Adler’ ", and the address where he works from/resides in Bacău, Romania.

In overall great condition, missing clock hands 

Dimensions: (without frame) 19.2in H., 16.7in W.,    49cm H., 42cm W.

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Lot #27

An Old-fashioned Synagogue Clock Board, Romania 1934

Start price: $200

Sales Tax: On the lot's price and buyer's premium

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