United States / Russian , The border hand chased with flowing leaf design. The main section is fitted with a Torah ark, two stylized columns, a portion plaque container and two rampant lions who each flank a crown.

Made in America by immigrant Russian Jewish silversmiths who brought along their silver hallmarking stamps.

Marked in Cyrillic and 1890.

Engraved with Hebrew dedication: “FLEISHER, FOR THE SOUL OF HIS FATHER ABRAHAM SON OF EFRAIM WHO PASSED ON THE 10TH OF KISLEV 1937.

Overall good condition 

Dimensions: 11.8in H., 9.5in W.,   29.5cm H., 24.5cm W.,    22.08ozt. weight

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Lot #154

A Silver Torah Shield Circa 1890

Start price: $400

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