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MAKER'S MARK OF GEORG NICOLAS BIERFREUND (ROSENBURG 4293), NUREMBERG, 1740-1784
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A fine and rare silver parcel-gilt Torah Shield
Maker's mark of Georg Nicolas Bierfreund (Rosenburg 4293), Nuremberg, 1740-1784
Of shaped square form with arched top embossed and chased along the border with flowers, C-scrolls and shells, the central section with plain Tablets of the Law above a compartment holding one engraved shabbat plaque (later), flanked by applied spiralled twin columns with cast rampant lions, a three-dimensional crown is applied on top, the surround chased with scrolling foliage and flowers, fitted with 17th century suspension chain
25cm. high (excl. the chain)
marked below the left side of the compartment and marked again on the cover of the compartment on reverse
670gr.
Maker's mark of Georg Nicolas Bierfreund (Rosenburg 4293), Nuremberg, 1740-1784
Of shaped square form with arched top embossed and chased along the border with flowers, C-scrolls and shells, the central section with plain Tablets of the Law above a compartment holding one engraved shabbat plaque (later), flanked by applied spiralled twin columns with cast rampant lions, a three-dimensional crown is applied on top, the surround chased with scrolling foliage and flowers, fitted with 17th century suspension chain
25cm. high (excl. the chain)
marked below the left side of the compartment and marked again on the cover of the compartment on reverse
670gr.
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