Lot 125
  • 125

A LARGE GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH SHIELD, FRANZ HEINRICH HEIM, BAMBERG, EARLY 18TH CENTURY |

Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked near base with maker's mark HH and city mark for Bamberg
  • height 15 1/2 in.
  • 39.4 cm
of cartouche shape, embossed and chased with putti holding drapery around a cloud-bordered aperture for portion plaques, at the base a pair of facing lions, with full set of plaques, applied with two vacant shields with Hebrew inscriptions on back, hung with three later shields

Condition

Portion of hanging chains clasped with copper studs showing, portion plaque compartment with later metal sliding panel.
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.
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Catalogue Note

The inscriptions on the back of the two small shields translate as follows. The first plaque reads: “For the beautification of the Torah: Mr. Eliezer Lipman, may his Rock and Redeemer keep him, son of [ ], of blessed memory, from the holy community of Hildesheim, 5486 [1726].” The second translates: “The dear Mrs. Rechel, may she live, daughter of the esteemed Menahem (?), of blessed memory, more blessed than the women of the tents, from the community of Naumburg. Made in the year [5]485 [1725].”

This maker's mark is listed in Rosenberg 3, no. 1129, but not identified. A silver-gilt cup and church silver are listed.