079. AN IMPORTANT SILVER TORAH SHIELD
AN IMPORTANT SILVER TORAH SHIELD. France 1879. Gothic style. Richly decorated with scrolling work, flowers, a crown and beading. Engraved on central cartouche in French “Dedicated by Samuel Crombag and Cecile Lambert on the 25th of Elul 5639.” Apparently unmarked. 11.5″ long.
Estimate $5,000 – 7,000