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Property from the Marx Family Collection.

A German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Shield, Lazarus Posen Witwe, Frankfurt, Late 19th Century

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

of cartouche form, the borders chased with scrollwork interrupted by gilt pillars and lions flanking crown, gilt tablets covered by hinged door with clasp, compartment for plaques, with three suspended bells, marked on bottom right corner


height 10½ in.

26.5 cm

A similar shield with minor differences appears in the Posen catalogue, image 3269.