Auction 103 Part 1 Jewish Ceremonial Art | Illustrated Scrolls and Manuscripts | Engravings and Graphic Art | Ketubot | Hebraica
Torah Shield with Symbols of the Twelve Tribes – London, 1890
Opening: $1,800
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Torah shield. London, 1890.
Silver, stamped and engraved (marked with London marks: year mark "P" = 1890, and maker’s mark "LL" – probably designating Lewis Lewis, Brighton, England).
Unique Torah shield, in form of a convex cartouche, with the symbols of the Twelve Tribes of Israel engraved at center. At bottom, vegetal patterns and a ribbon-like ornament embedded with a Star of David.
Height: 28 cm. Width: 21.5 cm. Overall good condition. Chain severed and mostly missing.
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