Tubular pointer with gilt bands, central section ornamented with twisted gilt wire, terminating in cast hand with extended index finger with ring; at top, heart-shaped embossed finial, bell loop and hanging loop. No marks found. L: 310mm. No chain.
AUCTION 9 |
Tuesday, March 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 24
SILVER AND GILT TORAH POINTER.
Probably Italy, 19th century.
Tubular pointer with gilt bands, central section ornamented with twisted gilt wire, terminating in cast hand with extended index finger with ring; at top, heart-shaped embossed finial, bell loop and hanging loop. No marks found. L: 310mm. No chain.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
A most interesting and unusual design
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