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An Austrian parcel-gilt silver torah shield, Alois Würth, Vienna, probably 1810 | Bouclier de la Torah en argent et vermeil par Alois Würth, Vienne, probablement 1810

Lot Closed

June 27, 02:15 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

An Austrian parcel-gilt silver torah shield, Alois Würth, Vienna, probably 1810

of cartouche shape, the body embossed with quaterfoils and rocaille motifs, applied with lions flanking the Tablets, engraved with shortened references to the Commandments, the "portion" plaque inscribed "shavuot"

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Bouclier de la Torah en argent et vermeil par Alois Würth, Vienne, probablement 1810

en forme de cartouche, le corps repoussé de quartefeuilles et motifs rocailles, le centre appliqué de lions entourant les tables de la Loi gravées de réfèrences aux Dix Commandements, la plaque inférieure gravé Chavouot en hébreux

11¾in. high; 10in. long; 22¾oz.

haut. 30 cm ; long. 25.5 cm ; 646.4 g

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