Lot 268
  • 268

Italian silver Torah Crown, possibly Venice, early 19th century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver
  • height 7 5/8 in.
  • 19.4 cm.
the tall crown pierced and chased with open work scrolling foliage with two-handled urns at intervals, rising above shells, the base pierced with a gallery, apparently unmarked.

Condition

Probably later fitted with a bar inside, the top with reinforcing patches behind, lacquered.
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