Auction 61 · Lot 389
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.
- Estimate
- $2,000–$2,500
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
OTTOMAN SILVER TORAH POINTER.
Publication
19th century
summary
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.