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Set of Judaica Silver Rimonim 'Torah Finials'
Set of Judaica Silver Rimonim 'Torah Finials'

Set of Judaica Silver Rimonim 'Torah Finials'

$32,385 / set

H 18.12 in Dm 3.15 in

Set of Judaica Silver Rimonim 'Torah Finials'

Located in London, GB

Set of Judaica silver Rimonim (Torah finials) Middle-Eastern, c.1800 Pair: height 46cm, diameter

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials 'Rimmonim'
Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials 'Rimmonim'

Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials 'Rimmonim'

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah finials, chased, pierced, engraved, and cast, France, circa 1860. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A Pair of Silver Torah Finials,  Yemen, circa 1900
A Pair of Silver Torah Finials,  Yemen, circa 1900

A Pair of Silver Torah Finials, Yemen, circa 1900

$6,500

H 13.39 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

A Pair of Silver Torah Finials, Yemen, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Silver Torah Finials from Yemen, dating back to around 1900, represents a fascinating

Category

Antique Early 1900s Yemeni Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Silver Gilt Torah Finials or Rimonim by Moses Salkind, London, 1925
Pair of Silver Gilt Torah Finials or Rimonim by Moses Salkind, London, 1925

Pair of Silver Gilt Torah Finials or Rimonim by Moses Salkind, London, 1925

By Moses Salkind & Co

Located in London, GB

A pair of silver gilt Torah finials or Rimonim by Moses Salkind London, 1925 Height 41cm

Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Pair of Large, Very Fine English Silver Gilt Torah Finials or Rimonim
Pair of Large, Very Fine English Silver Gilt Torah Finials or Rimonim

Pair of Large, Very Fine English Silver Gilt Torah Finials or Rimonim

By Moses Salkind & Co

Located in London, GB

Pair of large, very fine English silver gilt Torah finials or Rimonim London, 1926 Height 40cm

Category

Early 20th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Magnificent Judaica Auction Catalog, Cedarhurst Gallery May 2016
Magnificent Judaica Auction Catalog, Cedarhurst Gallery May 2016

Magnificent Judaica Auction Catalog, Cedarhurst Gallery May 2016

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

antique collectible Judaica. Among the Sales Items Are Silver Work: Spice Towers, Torah Finials, Kiddush

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

Pair Rock Crystal Gem Stone, Silver & Gilt 8 Bell Judaica Torah/ Rimonim Finials
Pair Rock Crystal Gem Stone, Silver & Gilt 8 Bell Judaica Torah/ Rimonim Finials

Pair Rock Crystal Gem Stone, Silver & Gilt 8 Bell Judaica Torah/ Rimonim Finials

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Rock Crystal Gem Stone, Silver & Gilt 8 Bell Judaica Torah/ Rimonim Finials European, 1900s We

Category

Early 20th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Metal

Pair of English Silver and Silver Gilt Rimonim
Pair of English Silver and Silver Gilt Rimonim

Pair of English Silver and Silver Gilt Rimonim

$7,421 / set

H 14.57 in Dm 3.94 in

Pair of English Silver and Silver Gilt Rimonim

By Rosenzweig, Taitelbaum & Co

Located in London, GB

Judaica, referred to as Rimonim, function as Torah finials. They adorn the upper extremities of the

Category

Early 20th Century English Other Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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Modern George V Sterling Silver Pair of Rimonim London 1924 Simon Zimmerman
Modern George V Sterling Silver Pair of Rimonim London 1924 Simon Zimmerman

Modern George V Sterling Silver Pair of Rimonim London 1924 Simon Zimmerman

By Zimmerman Workshop

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A rare pair of silver rimonim (torah finials) beautifully decorated with floral embellishments. The

Category

Vintage 1920s British Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Libyan Wooden Torah Finials
19th Century Libyan Wooden Torah Finials

19th Century Libyan Wooden Torah Finials

Located in New York, NY

Pair of wooden Torah finials, Libya, 19th century. Hand carved and decorated with red, green and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Libyan Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials
Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials

Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials

By Paillard Frères 1

Located in New York, NY

Rare silver Torah finials (Rimmonim), France, circa 1865. The circular lower part is engraved with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver

Original Pair of Silver Plated Brass Torah Finials, Rimonim
Original Pair of Silver Plated Brass Torah Finials, Rimonim

Original Pair of Silver Plated Brass Torah Finials, Rimonim

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique original pair of silver plated brass torah finials, Rimonim The pair of finials have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Other Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique English Silver Judaica Rimonim or Torah Finials
Pair of Antique English Silver Judaica Rimonim or Torah Finials

Pair of Antique English Silver Judaica Rimonim or Torah Finials

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique English silver Judaica Rimonim or Torah Finials. London, 1916 Measures : Height

Category

Early 20th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Pair of Silver Torah Finials Rimonim Czechoslovakian 1938 Judaica
Pair of Silver Torah Finials Rimonim Czechoslovakian 1938 Judaica

Pair of Silver Torah Finials Rimonim Czechoslovakian 1938 Judaica

Located in Milano, MI

From Czech Republica pair of silver Torah finials Rimonim, the spherical bodies pierced and

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Other Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Silver-plate Yad Torah Pointer with Bird Finial
Silver-plate Yad Torah Pointer with Bird Finial

Silver-plate Yad Torah Pointer with Bird Finial

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H 10.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in

Silver-plate Yad Torah Pointer with Bird Finial

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A continental silver-plate yad torah pointer marked "1894" with bird finial.

Category

Antique 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

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By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton

Located in London, GB

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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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$48,500 / set

H 21 in Dm 16 in

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By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

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$161,929

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Located in London, GB

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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$9,850

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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18th Century, Italian Rococo Still Life Painting by Michele A. Rapos

$39,537Sale Price|20% Off

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Torah Finials For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of torah finials is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct torah finials — often made from metal, silver and brass — can elevate any home. Torah finials have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made torah finials over the years, but those made by Moses Salkind & Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

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