Tapered flat body engraved with Hebrew inscription: “Sanctified to God. Gift of Se[nora] Leah di Nahmias, to the holy congregation “Gianni-Mezze” in the year 5654 (1894).” Scale-like patterned shaft terminating in stylized hand. Length: 10 inches.
AUCTION 61 |
Wednesday, March 12th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 390
GREEK(?) SILVER TORAH POINTER.
Tapered flat body engraved with Hebrew inscription: “Sanctified to God. Gift of Se[nora] Leah di Nahmias, to the holy congregation “Gianni-Mezze” in the year 5654 (1894).” Scale-like patterned shaft terminating in stylized hand. Length: 10 inches.
1894 (?)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,500
The community name engraved might refer to Giannitsa, in the region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece.