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A LARGE SILVER PARCEL-GILT TORAH SHIELD (TAS)
Berlin, maker's mark by A.F. Gentzmer, circa 1790
Of rectangular form with arched top, centered by the Tablets of the Law, engraved in Hebrew on compartment holding Festival plaques (all plaques missing), flanked by two applied slightly tapering columns, surmounted by cast and chased rampant lions, holding crown, decorated with foliage, flowers and scrolls, hung beneath with one cartouche-form medallion (two medallions missing), engraved with presentation inscription in Hebrew, the whole fitted with a suspension chain - 38.5cm high (1640gr)
Berlin, maker's mark by A.F. Gentzmer, circa 1790
Of rectangular form with arched top, centered by the Tablets of the Law, engraved in Hebrew on compartment holding Festival plaques (all plaques missing), flanked by two applied slightly tapering columns, surmounted by cast and chased rampant lions, holding crown, decorated with foliage, flowers and scrolls, hung beneath with one cartouche-form medallion (two medallions missing), engraved with presentation inscription in Hebrew, the whole fitted with a suspension chain - 38.5cm high (1640gr)