Bidspirit auction | Silver gilt Torah shield-Breastplate, ,

Silver gilt Torah shield-Breastplate, , English, 1897, Striking rectangular breast plate that would hang on the mantle of the Torah scroll, slightly curved inwards surrounded by heavy foliage and highly polished centre , two filigree silver pillars hold up the gilt lions facing outwards, in turn holding a gilt crown with a green stone. The ten commandments are etched on the “Luchot” in centre with cut out rectangular name plate holder containing various engraved festival plaques below. Hung with three octagonal silver gilt ornaments. Height 33cm Width 30cm