A CONTINENTAL PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH SHIELD

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A CONTINENTAL PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH SHIELD
CIRCA 1840, MAKER'S MARK SS, POSSIBLY FOR JOHANNES SAMUEL SZAKMARY OF LOCSE (LEUTSCHAU)

Cartouche-shaped chased with foliate scrolls and trelliswork, flanked by columns, applied with lions flanking the Tablets of the Law, below a crown and above a holiday window, hung with later chain and bells, struck on border with 12 standard mark and maker's mark SS --10 1/8in.(25.6cm.) high
(15oz.10dwt., 497gr.)