Star and Crescent gemstone finial atop long, thin twisted shaft terminating in realistic hand and pointed finger wearing a bejeweled gold ring. Marked. 10.5 inches.
AUCTION 61 |
Wednesday, March 12th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 389
OTTOMAN SILVER TORAH POINTER.
Star and Crescent gemstone finial atop long, thin twisted shaft terminating in realistic hand and pointed finger wearing a bejeweled gold ring. Marked. 10.5 inches.
19th century
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Symbolic of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century, the Star and Crescent or “Ay-yıldız” motif remains associated with the Republic of Turkey still prominently featured on its national flag.