Finely chased handle, decorated with floral and leaf motifs, elongated twisted body terminating with pointed hand extending from extravagant cuff; hung with chain. Marked “A. Riedel.” Length: 9.5 inches.
AUCTION 59 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art
Lot 109
POLISH SILVER TORAH POINTER.
Finely chased handle, decorated with floral and leaf motifs, elongated twisted body terminating with pointed hand extending from extravagant cuff; hung with chain. Marked “A. Riedel.” Length: 9.5 inches.
Circa 1900
Est: $1,800 - $2,200
PRICE REALIZED $1,800
For a very similar example see S. Iakerson, Selected Pearls: Treasures of Jewish Culture in Saint-Petersburg (2003) p. 32, no. 2. See also M. Varshavskaya (et al), Treasures of the Torah: From the Collection of the Historical Treasures-Museum of the Ukraine (2000) no. 65.