Lot 55
  • 55

A German Parcel-gilt Silver Torah Shield, Lazarus Posen, Frankfurt, Dated 1912

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked below portion plaque compartment
  • height 12 1/4 in.
  • 31.2cm
of cartouche form, the borders chased with scrollwork enclosing applied gilt pillars and lions flanking the Decalogue surmounted by a German inscription "Gestiflet con Elias Moritz Julius Simon 29/6 1912" below swags crown, portion plaque compartment, the base hung with two bells and a shield with Hebrew inscription, "a Holy objects which has been pledged"

Condition

door to portion plaque compartmnet possibly replaced, otherwise good condition
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