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Traditional Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, Judaica, London 1922

$5,292.86
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Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Morris Solovitch, this striking, Sterling Silver Breastplate, features decoration depiction the tablets with the engraved Ten Commandments in Hebrew, two columns representing the columns of the Temple of Jerusalem, and two Lions of Judah holding a depiction of the Crown of the Law. The breastplate measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 8.25"(21cm) wide, by 2.25"(6cm) deep, and weighs 24.9 troy ounces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1922
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: L19381stDibs: LU4930225051022

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