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Bone Court Gavel of Simon M. Ehrlich, Chief Justice of the New York City CourtBone Court Gavel of Simon M. Ehrlich, Chief Justice of the New York City Court

A bone court gavel engraved with "SIMON M. EHRLICH...CHIEF JUSTICE...CITY COURT." Simon M. Ehrlich served as Chief Justice of the New York City Court until his death in 1895. He was deeply interested in Jewish welfare matters. The gavel is presented as a piece, suggesting it may have been a ceremonial or commemorative item. The object is located in Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 3.

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