Finely engraved in Safed-style throughout with rampant lions, crown and foliate design motifs; central engraved Decalogue; flanked by repousse columns. All suspended from linked chain. Marked INS and with Dianakopf. 8.75 x 7 inches.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 428
AUSTRIAN SILVER TORAH SHIELD.
Finely engraved in Safed-style throughout with rampant lions, crown and foliate design motifs; central engraved Decalogue; flanked by repousse columns. All suspended from linked chain. Marked INS and with Dianakopf. 8.75 x 7 inches.
Late 19th-century
Est: $12,000 - $15,000