Description:
Russian Silver Torah Breast Plate, assayer O.C., 1885, shield-form with columns flanking a crown surmounted by a double-headed eagle and supported by winged griffin, above lions flanking the ark doors, over an aperture for festival plaques, suspension chain, (corner off),ht. 13 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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