The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part I
The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part I
An Austro-Hungarian Silver Burial Society Torah Shield, maker's mark FE in heart, dated 1763
Auction Closed
December 15, 09:26 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
An Austro-Hungarian Silver Burial Society Torah Shield, maker's mark FE in heart, dated 1763
triple-arched form with crowns below, Tablets supported by lions, grapevine columns, large portion plaque compartment above an inscribed cartouche, hung with one bell, inscribed "Belongs to the officers of the Hevra Kaddish of Funerary Services, under the direction of this year's noble sextons ... and overseers, in the year [5]523 [1763]", with four reversible plaques, marked on bases of columns, maker's mark on three plaques
Height 12 in. (30.4 cm)