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Torah Shield

A Hungarian Silver Torah Shield, Pressburg 18th Century
A Hungarian Silver Torah Shield, Pressburg 18th Century

A Hungarian Silver Torah Shield, Pressburg 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

A long silver chain with a loop is attached to the upper back of the Torah Shield used to hang the shield on a Torah scroll mantle Hallmarked on the front lower paneling of the shield.

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Antique 18th Century Hungarian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield
An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield

An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield

Located in New York, NY

This Torah shield honored the Torah scroll it was draped over, enhancing the beauty and sanctity of the synagogue's Torah service.

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Antique 18th Century Polish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Polish Silver Torah Shield by Pogorzelski, Warsaw, 1890
A Polish Silver Torah Shield by Pogorzelski, Warsaw, 1890

A Polish Silver Torah Shield by Pogorzelski, Warsaw, 1890

Located in New York, NY

Second, this shield had a matching Torah pointer which was donated to the congregation along with the shield A chain is affixed through three rings applied to the upper back of the ...

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Antique 1890s Polish Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

An American Arts & Crafts Torah Shield, Circa 1910
An American Arts & Crafts Torah Shield, Circa 1910

An American Arts & Crafts Torah Shield, Circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

This American Arts & Crafts Torah shield from circa 1910, is a unique piece and is rare and valuable, both for its artistic merit and its cultural significance.

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

An Important Galician Silver Torah Shield (Tas), 18th Century
An Important Galician Silver Torah Shield (Tas), 18th Century

An Important Galician Silver Torah Shield (Tas), 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rare and richly symbolic example of 18th-century Eastern European Judaica, this Torah shield (tas) originates from Galicia—a historic region encompassing parts of present-day Polan...

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Antique 18th Century Polish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Magnificent Judaica Auction Catalog, Cedarhurst Gallery May 2016
Magnificent Judaica Auction Catalog, Cedarhurst Gallery May 2016

Magnificent Judaica Auction Catalog, Cedarhurst Gallery May 2016

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Among the Sales Items Are Silver Work: Spice Towers, Torah Finials, Kiddush Cups, Torah Shields, Circumcision Set, Menorahs, and more, Scrolls, Chanukah Lamps and Viennese Passover H...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

Silver Gilt Judaica Torah Breast Plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896
Silver Gilt Judaica Torah Breast Plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896

Silver Gilt Judaica Torah Breast Plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896

Located in London, GB

Silver gilt Judaica Torah breast plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896 English, late 19th century Measures: Height 62cm, width 25cm, depth 9cm This superb antique piece is a large, Jew...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Judaica Spice/Herb Brass Mortar and Pestle with 10 Commandments
Antique Judaica Spice/Herb Brass Mortar and Pestle with 10 Commandments

Antique Judaica Spice/Herb Brass Mortar and Pestle with 10 Commandments

Located in Doha, QA

This is a very rare and absolutely unique hand made Brass Judaical Spice Mortar and Pestle with 10 Commandments and two lions in the front which represents a Torah Shield. The Pestle...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century
A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

The Backplate of this Hanukkah lamp is designed similar to many Torah shields made in that province and that part of the 19th century.

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Antique 1870s Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver Mezuzah Case by William B. Meyers, Newark, New Jersey Circa 1950
A Silver Mezuzah Case by William B. Meyers, Newark, New Jersey Circa 1950

A Silver Mezuzah Case by William B. Meyers, Newark, New Jersey Circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

This Mezuzah case reminds me of the center of many European Torah shields. At the center of many Shields, there is a Decalogue like this mezuzah case with swinging open doors.

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Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Antique Judaica Torah Breast Plate, Late 19th Century
Sterling Silver Antique Judaica Torah Breast Plate, Late 19th Century

Sterling Silver Antique Judaica Torah Breast Plate, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Sterling silver antique Judaica Torah breast plate, Late 19th century Continental, 1882 Height 34cm, width 26cm, depth 5cm This wonderful piece of antique Judaica is a large, ex...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Unique Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad Faberge Feodor Rückert
Unique Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad Faberge Feodor Rückert

Unique Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad Faberge Feodor Rückert

By Feodor Rückert

Located in Doha, QA

This is a classical liturgical phrase, taken from traditional Jewish prayer language and commonly found on Torah ornaments (pointers, crowns, shields) in Eastern and Central Europe, ...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Russian silver torah shield, judaica, Michael Karpinsky, Saint Petersburg, 1835
Russian silver torah shield, judaica, Michael Karpinsky, Saint Petersburg, 1835

Russian silver torah shield, judaica, Michael Karpinsky, Saint Petersburg, 1835

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

Rare and exceptional example of early russian Judaica, this torah shield or tas is made From 84 silver, has the marks of the city of saint Petersburg, together with the makers Mark o...

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Antique 1830s Russian Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Polish Silver Torah Shield
19th Century Polish Silver Torah Shield

19th Century Polish Silver Torah Shield

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H 15 in W 10 in D 2 in

19th Century Polish Silver Torah Shield

Located in New York, NY

Parcel-gilt silver Torah shield, Warsaw, Poland, 1836. Of a cartouche form applied with a Menorah under a columned canopy with a crown and lions above, the canopy applied with a stag...

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Antique 1830s Polish Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield
Early 19th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield

Early 19th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield

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H 7.88 in W 10.83 in D 1.19 in

Early 19th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah shield (Tas), Galicia, circa 1800. Arched rectangular, embossed in high relief with four flowers with scrolling stems, each set with a cabochon turquoise, fitte...

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Antique Early 19th Century Ukrainian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Torah Shield, Jerusalem
Early 20th Century Torah Shield, Jerusalem

Early 20th Century Torah Shield, Jerusalem

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H 14.38 in W 10.83 in D 0.2 in

Early 20th Century Torah Shield, Jerusalem

Located in New York, NY

Rare low grade silver Torah Shield, Jerusalem, circa 1910 Cut and engraved, Shaped as a shield topped with a Torah Crown.

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Early 20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950
Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950

Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

NOTE: The breastplate (Hebrew: ḥoshen mishpat) can be categorised as both a Torah ornament and Jewish ceremonial art. They are functional ornamental metal plates/shields which are ...

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Vintage 1950s German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Silver Augsburg Empire Huilière Spice Set Master Johann Matthias Lang Made, 1802
Silver Augsburg Empire Huilière Spice Set Master Johann Matthias Lang Made, 1802

Silver Augsburg Empire Huilière Spice Set Master Johann Matthias Lang Made, 1802

Located in Vienna, AT

Gorgeous as well as rarest silver Augsburg Empire Huilière or spice Set Period: Empire Dating: 1802 Material: solid silver 800 and opal glass Manufactory: Johann Matthias L...

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Antique Early 1800s German Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

German Silver Double Cup for Circumcision, Philipp Stenglin, Augsburg, 1707-1711
German Silver Double Cup for Circumcision, Philipp Stenglin, Augsburg, 1707-1711

German Silver Double Cup for Circumcision, Philipp Stenglin, Augsburg, 1707-1711

Located in New York, NY

The Hebrew engraving on the cups is extremely high in quality, with appropriate 250+ year old wear, done with dense “cross-hatching” in each Hebrew letter itself, which is typical of...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Gilt Metal Centrepiece Suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co.
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By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Miniature Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, I M Fain, Israel, Circa, 1950. Judaica
Miniature Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, I M Fain, Israel, Circa, 1950. Judaica

Miniature Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, I M Fain, Israel, Circa, 1950. Judaica

Located in New York, NY

The Miniature Silver Hanukkah Lamp, crafted by I. M. Fain in Israel circa 1950, is a delicate and beautifully detailed piece of Judaica. The piece reflects mid-20th-century Israeli...

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Vintage 1950s Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900
A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900

A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900

$6,800

H 11.23 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in

A Silver North African Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

This Very Rare Silver North African Hanukkah lamp from circa 1900 is a highly notable piece of Judaica, made of silver and displaying exquisite craftsmanship, indicating it was a val...

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Antique Early 1900s African Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Bezalel Silver Hanukkah Lamp, Jerusalem, Circa 1920
A Bezalel Silver Hanukkah Lamp, Jerusalem, Circa 1920

A Bezalel Silver Hanukkah Lamp, Jerusalem, Circa 1920

$6,500 / item

H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in

A Bezalel Silver Hanukkah Lamp, Jerusalem, Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Jerusalem by the Bezalel School around 1920, exemplifies the unique convergence of Zionist artistry, Jewish symbolism, and historic narrativ...

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Early 20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Torah Shield For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic torah shield available at 1stDibs. Each torah shield for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect torah shield — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A torah shield is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made torah shield over the years, but those crafted by Moses Salkind & Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Torah Shield?

Prices for a torah shield start at $1,800 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $7,484.