Judaica - Silver, Brass - 19th / Early 20th Century - Torah Pointer (Yad)
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Judaica – Antique Torah Pointer (Yad) – Tested High-Grade Silver & Gilt Brass with Carnelian / Agate Cabochon – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Item: Torah Pointer (יד לקריאה בתורה / Yad)
Origin / Style: Continental / Eastern Europe
Period: Late 19th to early 20th Century
Material: High-grade Silver (professionally tested) combined with Gilt Brass (פליז מוזהב); set with an orange-brown carnelian / agate cabochon stone.
Purity / Testing: Unmarked; the silver sections (hand terminal, applied relief foliage, grip, and mounts) have been acid-tested and confirmed as high-grade silver. Central tapered stem made of gilt brass.
Condition: Very good antique condition. Exhibits attractive authentic patina and natural contrast between the silver and warm gilt brass elements. Light surface wear and tarnish consistent with age and liturgical use. Hand, suspension ring, and cabochon mount are complete, firm, and fully intact (please review all high-resolution photos).
Details:
A classic Jewish ceremonial Torah pointer (Yad) featuring:
Terminal: Finely cast and chased silver pointing hand with an extended index finger, emerging from an embossed leaf cuff.
Shaft: Tapering gilt brass central column accented with applied high-relief silver leaf motifs.
Grip & Pommel: Cylindrical silver handle decorated with chased bands, terminating in a domed bezel set with a polished round carnelian/agate cabochon.
Equipped with an original side suspension loop for a chain.
Dimensions:
Length: 21.5 cm
Weight: 54 g
Carefully packed and shipped with registered tracking.
Judaica – Antique Torah Pointer (Yad) – Tested High-Grade Silver & Gilt Brass with Carnelian / Agate Cabochon – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Item: Torah Pointer (יד לקריאה בתורה / Yad)
Origin / Style: Continental / Eastern Europe
Period: Late 19th to early 20th Century
Material: High-grade Silver (professionally tested) combined with Gilt Brass (פליז מוזהב); set with an orange-brown carnelian / agate cabochon stone.
Purity / Testing: Unmarked; the silver sections (hand terminal, applied relief foliage, grip, and mounts) have been acid-tested and confirmed as high-grade silver. Central tapered stem made of gilt brass.
Condition: Very good antique condition. Exhibits attractive authentic patina and natural contrast between the silver and warm gilt brass elements. Light surface wear and tarnish consistent with age and liturgical use. Hand, suspension ring, and cabochon mount are complete, firm, and fully intact (please review all high-resolution photos).
Details:
A classic Jewish ceremonial Torah pointer (Yad) featuring:
Terminal: Finely cast and chased silver pointing hand with an extended index finger, emerging from an embossed leaf cuff.
Shaft: Tapering gilt brass central column accented with applied high-relief silver leaf motifs.
Grip & Pommel: Cylindrical silver handle decorated with chased bands, terminating in a domed bezel set with a polished round carnelian/agate cabochon.
Equipped with an original side suspension loop for a chain.
Dimensions:
Length: 21.5 cm
Weight: 54 g
Carefully packed and shipped with registered tracking.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
54 g
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Torah Pointer (Yad)
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Silver
Country of origin
Europe
Height
21.5 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
19th / Early 20th Century
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