Lot 37
  • 37

A Czech silver Torah shield, maker's mark FB, Prague, 1826

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on lower border and with 20th century Romanian control mark
  • Silver
  • height without chains 12 1/8 in.
  • 30.6cm
with lions on pillars flanking the Tablets and supporting a crown, below a crown and drapery swags, all on matted ground, double-headed eagle finial

Condition

splits to lower corners, finial probably reattached, otherwise good
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