Auction 62 · Lot 318
CONTINENTAL SILVER TORAH SHIELD.
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
Late 19th century
Description
Rectangular shaped shield bears dense repousse work throughout with elaborate floral and foliate motif interspersed with C-scroll forms; central compartment with engraved, hinged doors enveloping miniature Hebrew Decalogue with Hebrew inscription: “I place God before me continuously,” flanked by columns and figures of Moses and Aaron (likely later). Other design elements include charming pair of songbirds, large central coronet, scalloped shell framing Hebrew: “Sepher Rishon.” Suspension chain. Marked. 11 x 7.75 inches.