Shield outline, consisting of central Decalogue surrounded by embossed foliate ornamentation and flanked by lions; below, plaque box inscriibed “Sabbath;’ above, crown. Back partially gilt. H: 315mm.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 47
BRASS TORAH SHIELD
Probably Poland, early 20th century.
Shield outline, consisting of central Decalogue surrounded by embossed foliate ornamentation and flanked by lions; below, plaque box inscriibed “Sabbath;’ above, crown. Back partially gilt. H: 315mm.
Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $300
Note that the overall decoration is stamped, but the Hebrew initial words on the Decalogue and the plaque are engraved by hand.