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A German Silver-Gilt Torah Shield, Joseph Heinrich Muesmann, Augsburg, 1823-4
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marked on front with maker's mark and town mark incorporating date letter
- Torah Shield
- diameter 14 3/8 in.
- 36.5cm
arched rectangular form, the center chased with a menorah above the Tablets and an aperture for portion plaques, on a pricked scalework background, enclosed by a pair of columns, topped by lions rampant, holding a coronet, the top of the arch chased with flowers, the base with inscription
Provenance
Sotheby's Tel Aviv, 12 October 1998, lot 200
Condition
lacks bell, presumably had pendant shields, otherwise good, crisp chasing, well modeled lions
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The inscription translated, reads "Belonging to the Society of Young Men of the H(oly) C(ommunity) of Paladeyer (date equivalent to) 1826"