Auction 35 · Lot 315
SILVER AND GILT TORAH SHIELD.
- Estimate
- $1,500–$2,000
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
Probaby Central Europe, 19th century
Description
Rectangular, raised with branch-ornamented columns form borders, these topped with flower-filled urns. Upper border cuvilinear, centered by large urn with cascading garlands. Central panel bears applique gilt lions rampant flanking Decalogue, rays of light form background. Lower section uninscribed. Plaque box with single plaque beneath central urn. Three pendant garlanded plaques. Triple chain. No marks found. H: 11 inches.
summary
The lack of lateral borders is uncommon.