A GERMAN SILVER-GILT TORAH SHIELD, MARKED IR, PROBABLY FOR JOHANN JACOB RUNECKE, FÜRTH, DATE LETTER M, LATE 18TH CENTURY

A GERMAN SILVER-GILT TORAH SHIELD, MARKED IR, PROBABLY FOR JOHANN JACOB RUNECKE, FÜRTH, DATE LETTER M, LATE 18TH CENTURY

rectangular with shaped top and base, chased with a Menorah above the engraved Tablets which are supported by lions rampant regardant, also above a compartment for portion plaques framed by a tasseled swag, near the base an oval cartouche with inscription, flanked by applied twisted columns topped by lions rampant flanking an applied crown, with later eagle finial, all on reeded and matted grounds, the edge with ribbon-bound laurel, fitted with one reversible inscribed plaque, and hung with two later bells

marked with town mark, maker’s mark and date letter near base, on crown and on cover for portion plaque compartment

height 14¾ in.

37.5 cm