Bidspirit auction | Large and Originally Magnificent Embroidered

Large and Originally Magnificent Embroidered Torah Mantle – Prepared and Sewn for a Sefer Torah in 1863. Germany – Deutschland. - Large and Originally Magnificent Embroidered Torah Mantle – Prepared and Sewn for a Sefer Torah in 1863. Germany – Deutschland. The inscription on the Mantle reads: ב”ה מאיר בן מה”ו משה צבי המכונה מאסבאך הלוי ז”ל וזוגתו מרת רחל בת אליעזר ז”ל פאריש יום א' דחג הפסח ש' תרכ”ג לפ”ק Made of fine, originally luxurious velvet fabric. Preserved in not-so-good condition – the velvet is faded with numerous tears, some letters partially unraveled, decorative fringe border damaged, crown missing, and worn. Overall, fair condition.