Bidspirit auction | Silver Torah Shield. Vienna 1867-1872

Silver Torah Shield. Vienna 1867-1872 - Silver Torah shield for decorating the Sefer Torah, crafted in Austria in the 19th century.  Classic, quality, hallmarked shield.  Decorative and plant motifs decorate the shield. In its center, the Tablets of the Law and beside them, two oval pillars with lions holding a large crown placed on them. Traces of gilding on some parts of the shiled.