073. A MONUMENTAL SILVER TORAH SHIELD

A MONUMENTAL SILVER TORAH SHIELD. Germany, 1726. Rectangular in shape. With a separate cresting, finely chased with swirled foliage, strapwork and a baroque cartouche between spiraled columns topped by lions with red bead eyes, their tails enclosing presentation inscription, the crown set with a row of faceted gems, fitted with two plaquettes, has suspension chain. 12” tall.
Estimate $35,000 – 45,000