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Silver Gilt Judaica Torah Breastplate or Shield, by Moses Salkind
Co
$10,302.25
£7,500
€8,784.73
CA$14,154.78
A$15,394.88
CHF 8,158.73
MX$184,462.88
NOK 103,693.21
SEK 94,997.08
DKK 65,662.44
About the Item
A silver gilt Judaica Torah Breastplate or shield, by Moses Salkind
Co.
London, 1931
Measures : Height 56cm, width 22cm, depth 3cm
Made in London in 1931 by Moses Salkind
Co., this excellent piece of Judaica is a large, ornamental, Torah Shield, or breastplate, used to hold the Jewish holy script in between readings. Based on Mulberry Street, London, Moses Salkind
Co., were leading silversmiths and makers of items of Judaica in particular, and this fine piece is demonstrative of the artistic and decorative merits of their work.
Comprising a chain-suspended silver backplate mounted with various decorative gilt elements, the shield is adorned with three gilt hearts, a large scrolling foliate border, two gilt pillars topped with lions, and mounted either side of a gilt engraved Hebrew plaque for the ten commandments. Beneath there is a small mount for written cards to denote various Jewish holy festivals, announcing the occasion for which the Torah is brought out and a passage recited. A radiant and remarkable piece of silverware, this pleasing piece stands out both for its religious purpose and its exceptional decorative quaities.
- Creator:Moses Salkind Co (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1931
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 17050c1stDibs: LU956333540222
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