Auction 66 · Lot 360
NORTH AFRICAN (TUNISIAN?) SILVER TORAH POINTER.
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
c. 1874
Description
Flat body engraved with Hebrew inscription: “Endowed to the Jewish community by Gioia (Gaia?) the Kohen, in memory of my sister, the maiden Dolsa the Kohen, the daughter of Oro, 5634 (1874).” With substantial spiral handle the whole terminating in stylized hand. Length: 10.5 inches.
summary
Uncommon appearance of three Judeo-Spanish female names on this item of Judaica that was utilized by this North African Ladino-speaking community.