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A Continental parcel-gilt silver Torah shield, German or Polish, mid to late 18th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- struck with triple tower city mark twice on applied ornament and on both bells
- parcel-gilt silver, jewel like pastes
- height 12 in.
- 30.5 cm
cartouche form, applied with rococo ornament surrounding a central portion plaque compartment with plaque inscribed in Hebrew 'Shabat', surmounted by a crown, set with colorful jewel-like pastes, some of later date, hung with two bells
Provenance
Sotheby’s, New York, June 25, 1990, lot 173
Abe Wintner Judaic Art Co., Los Angeles
Abe Wintner Judaic Art Co., Los Angeles
Condition
some alterations and losses, lacking one paste and one bell
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
It is suggested by Jay Weinstein in the 1990 Sotheby's catalog that the town mark is possibly for Kresier (Kromeriz), Moravia (eastern Czech Republic).