Lot 128
  • 128

A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH SHIELD, AUGSBURG, 1864 |

Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • maker's mark CT
  • height 13 in.
  • 33 cm
fitted with earlier plaque inscribed given by Abraham And Jeny Gutman from Dorzbach, Heilbron 1808 of cartouche shape applied with a Menorah above the Tablets and compartment for portion plaques (one present), flanked by columns topped by lions, all surmounted by a crown and sprig of flowers

Condition

Lacks bells, lacks screw for box for plaques, holes at top rim where chains originally attached.
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