Auction 39
Judaica Israeliana Numismatics and Medals
Jul 16, 2014
(Your local time)
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 69:
Torah Shield – East Europe, Early 19th Century
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Sold for: $3,000
Start price:
$
300
Auction house commission:
23%
VAT: On commission only
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Torah shield. East Europe, early 19th century.
Silver (not marked).
A dense composition adorns the shield on which appear three of the four animals mentioned in the phrase "Fierce as a Tiger and fast as an Eagle…" (Avot). In the center – Tablets of the Law (engraved), a Menorah with two deer on its sides and heraldic lions. On the top – two eagles. In a cartouche on the bottom of the shield: "Lea daughter of R' Yehiel". Engraved circles form the background of the shield.
Fair-poor condition, crown on top is broken and missing. Cracks and breaks, repairs with tin.
