Finely chased and wrought cartouche shaped shield, centered by holiday plaque holder flanked by rampant lions holding crown, all within a finely chased scroll and leaf background with large shell below, hung with bells. Suspension chain. 11 x 7.5 inches.
AUCTION 59 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art
Lot 106
LARGE GERMAN SILVER TORAH SHIELD.
Finely chased and wrought cartouche shaped shield, centered by holiday plaque holder flanked by rampant lions holding crown, all within a finely chased scroll and leaf background with large shell below, hung with bells. Suspension chain. 11 x 7.5 inches.
c. 1890
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
For a similar example of this cartouche shape, see Crowning Glory: Silver Torah Ornaments of the Jewish Museum, New York, (1996) no. 115.