Bidspirit auction | A MAGNIFICENT SILVER TORAH SHIELD.

A MAGNIFICENT SILVER TORAH SHIELD. American by Russian silversmiths, c. 1910. - Traditionally shaped. Decorated with applied filigree and multiple cartouches. Marked 1902, 84 and spurious town hallmark. Futher decorated with applied Cohanic hands, a crown and columns. 12” tall. Property of Congregation Brothers of Israel Synagogue in Long Branch. It was founded in 1898, and was the only Orthodox temple in Long Branch, New Jersey.