Auction 39
Judaica Israeliana Numismatics and Medals
Jul 16, 2014
(your local time)
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 66:
Torah Shield – Vienna, 19th Century
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Sold for: $2,500
Start price:
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2,500
Auction house commission:
23%
VAT: 17% On commission only
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Torah Shield – Vienna, 19th Century
Torah Shield. Vienna 1860-1869.
Silver (marked), Alt-Wien.
A crown and lions flanking the Tablets of the Law (no inscription). Compartment for plates. Baroque style ornamentations on the shield, topped with a flower, characteristic of the Austro-Hungarian style. Dots are hammered on the surface of the shield, in contrast with the plane Tablets of the Law.
Height: 30 cm, width: 25 cm. Good condition, original chain for hanging. Missing door and plates.
