![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.](/media/catalog/product/0/6/061_390.jpg)
Auction 61 · Lot 390
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.
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- $1,500
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
GREEK(?) SILVER TORAH POINTER.
Publication
1894 (?)
summary
The community name engraved might refer to Giannitsa, in the region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece.