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Silver Jewish Torah Pointer or Yad
Silver Jewish Torah Pointer or Yad

Silver Jewish Torah Pointer or Yad

Located in Delft, NL

A silver Jewish Torah pointer or Yad A silver yad is a Jewish ritual pointer, known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parch...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer
A 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer

A 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

A Classic 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer. This Torah pointer is a must-have for every European Judaica collector.

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Antique 19th Century Polish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Torah Pointer
Sterling Silver Torah Pointer

Sterling Silver Torah Pointer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sterling silver Torah pointer (Yad) from Israel has filigree work around the two ends of the handle and a sterling silver chain on the end to hang on the Torah.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Silver Moroccan Torah pointer, Circa 1920
A Silver Moroccan Torah pointer, Circa 1920

A Silver Moroccan Torah pointer, Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

A Silver Dedicated North African Torah pointer made in Morocco Circa 1920. This Torah pointer was dedicated by a patron to their synagogue in Morocco to commemorate the passing of t...

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Vintage 1920s Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A German Wood and Brass Torah Pointer
A German Wood and Brass Torah Pointer

A German Wood and Brass Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

A German Wood and Brass Torah Pointer. This Torah Pointer is made of wood and brass and painted black, unlike most Torah pointers which were made in Germany during the early 20th ce...

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20th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Brass

A Silver Torah Pointer, Israel circa 1950
A Silver Torah Pointer, Israel circa 1950

A Silver Torah Pointer, Israel circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

An Attractive Silver Torah Pointer made in Israel circa 1950. These unique filigree designs that adorn this Torah pointer can only be attributed to the Bezalel style of filigree des...

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco 1931
A Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco 1931

A Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco 1931

Located in New York, NY

An Exquisite Silver Torah Pointer, made in Morocco in 1931. Torah pointer is yet another piece of Sephardic Judaica that was artistically made in Morroco in the early 20th century.

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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1900
A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1900

A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

A Primitive Silver North African Torah Pointer made in Morocco Circa 1900 Flexible, simply designed, and almost primitive-looking Torah pointer was probably made for the common peop...

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Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century German Wooden Torah Pointer
Late 19th Century German Wooden Torah Pointer

Late 19th Century German Wooden Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved wooden Torah pointer, Germany, circa 1880. Folk Art Judaica.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) 1873
Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) 1873

Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) 1873

Located in Doha, QA

In the Center there is a Star of David which has a light blue gemstone in it. The Torah pointer is used by Torah reader to follow the reading, that’s why it has a pointing index fin...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Wooden Torah Pointer from Alsace
18th Century Wooden Torah Pointer from Alsace

18th Century Wooden Torah Pointer from Alsace

Located in New York, NY

Rare Alsace carved wooden Torah Pointer (YAD), 18th century. The body of the pointer is engraved in its first part with a decoration of palmettes and stripes.

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Antique Early 18th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

A Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco, Circa 1900
A Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco, Circa 1900

A Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

A Beautifully Engraved Silver Torah Pointer, made in Morocco, Circa 1900. This dedicated Torah pointer is one of the many pieces of Judaica from the Sephardic Jewry that was present...

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Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver Torah Pointer Austria late 19th Century
A Silver Torah Pointer Austria late 19th Century

A Silver Torah Pointer Austria late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant Silver Torah Pointer made in Austria in the late-19th Century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco early 20th Century
A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco early 20th Century

A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

This Torah Pointer is made in the classic fashion of most Torah pointers designed in that region.

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Austrian Silver Torah Pointer
Late 19th Century Austrian Silver Torah Pointer

Late 19th Century Austrian Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah pointer, Vienna, Austria, circa 1880. Decorated with Guilloche silver work within three rings; on the top, in the middle of the shaft, and next to the finger.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Russian Silver Torah Pointer Yad, 1835, Exceptional Quality
Antique Russian Silver Torah Pointer Yad, 1835, Exceptional Quality

Antique Russian Silver Torah Pointer Yad, 1835, Exceptional Quality

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver Torah pointer/yad; an addition to our Judaica silverware collection This exceptional antique 19th century Russian silver T...

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Antique 1830s Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920
A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920

A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

A Dedicated North African Silver Torah Pointer, made in Morocco Circa 1920. This Torah pointer was dedicated by a family in Morocco to commemorate and uplift the soul of a young wo...

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Vintage 1920s Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century German Silver Torah Pointer
Late 19th Century German Silver Torah Pointer

Late 19th Century German Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah pointer, Germany, circa 1890. The handle is made with a knob shape interval engraved with classical ornaments.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century North-African Silver Torah Pointer
Late 19th Century North-African Silver Torah Pointer

Late 19th Century North-African Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade gilt silver Torah pointer (Yad), probably Morocco, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century African Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A Silver Russian Torah Pointer, Kavkaz 19th Century
A Silver Russian Torah Pointer, Kavkaz 19th Century

A Silver Russian Torah Pointer, Kavkaz 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Very Rare Silver Russian Torah Pointer made in Kavkaz in the 19th Century.

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Long Silver Turkish Torah Pointer, 1905. Judaica yad
A Long Silver Turkish Torah Pointer, 1905. Judaica yad

A Long Silver Turkish Torah Pointer, 1905. Judaica yad

Located in New York, NY

This Torah pointer reflects the Ottoman Empire's influence on Jewish religious artifacts.

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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Russian Silver Torah Pointer
Late 19th Century Russian Silver Torah Pointer

Late 19th Century Russian Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah pointer, Russia, circa 1880. The handle is made with a knob shape interval engraved with floral ornaments.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920
A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920

A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

A Unique and Weighty North African Silver Torah Pointer, made in Morocco Circa 1920. A very rare and unique Torah pointer from Morocco unusual in the sense that the design technique...

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Vintage 1920s Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Early 20th Century
A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Early 20th Century

A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Generally, antique Torah pointers have a specific scrolling or engraved design and certain repetitive patterns, this Moroccan Torah pointer is truly exquisite and has multiple differ...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920
A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920

A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant Dedicated Silver North African Torah Pointer, made in Morocco Circa 1920. While this Torah Pointer is uniquely designed and beautifully engraved and shaped it also has a ...

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Vintage 1920s Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Russian Silver Torah Pointer, late 19th Century
A Russian Silver Torah Pointer, late 19th Century

A Russian Silver Torah Pointer, late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Valiant Russian Silver Torah Pointer, made in the late 19th Century. There was a large presence of Russian Jewry either living in Russia or emigrating to America in the late 19th ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Russian Silver Torah Pointer
Late 19th Century Russian Silver Torah Pointer

Late 19th Century Russian Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah pointer, Russian Empire, circa 1896. The handle is made with a knob shape interval engraved with floral ornaments.

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Antique 1890s Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer
Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer

Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

A late 18th century continental parcel-gilt silver Torah pointer made in Germany. This magnificent torah pointer is shaped in a tapered spiral form.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Classical Roman Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A Silver Torah Pointer, Israel 2nd half 20th Century
A Silver Torah Pointer, Israel 2nd half 20th Century

A Silver Torah Pointer, Israel 2nd half 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

An Artistic Silver Torah Pointer made in Israel in the 2nd half of the 20th Century.

Category

Late 20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Exceptional Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad 1886
Exceptional Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad 1886

Exceptional Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad 1886

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional antique sterling silver Torah pointer (yad), dated 1886, crafted with remarkable precision and artistic refinement.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Torah Pointer or Yad - Hallmarked in London in 1929
Sterling Silver Torah Pointer or Yad - Hallmarked in London in 1929

Sterling Silver Torah Pointer or Yad - Hallmarked in London in 1929

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1929, this charming, Sterling Silver Yad, or Torah Pointer, is of traditional form. The yad measures 11.5"(29cm)in length, by 1.5"(4cm) in diameter, and wei...

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Vintage 1920s English Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Openwork Filigree Yad or Torah Pointer
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Openwork Filigree Yad or Torah Pointer

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Openwork Filigree Yad or Torah Pointer

Located in Norwalk, CT

The intricate openwork floral and scroll motifs of this Torah pointer - known as a Yad - indicate the work of a master silver artist.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Judaica 1786 Monumental Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad, 47 cm
Antique Judaica 1786 Monumental Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad, 47 cm

Antique Judaica 1786 Monumental Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad, 47 cm

Located in Doha, QA

An extraordinary and highly important 18th-century Torah pointer (Yad) in solid sterling silver, dated 1786.

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Antique 18th Century Austrian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A Scottish Silver Torah Pointer, Glasgow late 19th century
A Scottish Silver Torah Pointer, Glasgow late 19th century

A Scottish Silver Torah Pointer, Glasgow late 19th century

Located in New York, NY

A Scottish Silver Torah Pointer, made in Glasgow in the late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Rare Judaica Torah Pointer Art Deco Austria Ca 1900 with Gemstones
Antique Rare Judaica Torah Pointer Art Deco Austria Ca 1900 with Gemstones

Antique Rare Judaica Torah Pointer Art Deco Austria Ca 1900 with Gemstones

Located in Doha, QA

The Torah pointer is preserved in the velvet-lined period box, decorated with silver-thread fabric inside.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Rock Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Unique Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad Faberge Feodor Rückert
Unique Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad Faberge Feodor Rückert

Unique Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad Faberge Feodor Rückert

By Feodor Rückert

Located in Doha, QA

Hebrew Inscription: The inscription on the Torah pointer reads: “יגדל תורה ויאדיר” Translation: Yigdal Torah v’ye’adir “May the Torah be magnified and glorified.”

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Judaica Torah Pointer Yad, Imperial Russia 1857
Rare Antique Judaica Torah Pointer Yad, Imperial Russia 1857

Rare Antique Judaica Torah Pointer Yad, Imperial Russia 1857

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional mid-19th century Russian silver Torah pointer (yad), attributed to the celebrated Moscow master silversmith workshop from Ignatiy and Pavel Sazikov,- two of the most i...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

Eastern European Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) with Hebrew Inscription, 1880-1920
Eastern European Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) with Hebrew Inscription, 1880-1920

Eastern European Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) with Hebrew Inscription, 1880-1920

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Eastern European Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) with Hebrew Inscription, c. 1880–1920 An elegant and finely engraved silver Torah pointer (Yad), most likely crafted in Eastern E...

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Early 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th C. Silver Mezuzah & Torah Pointers, Mounted as Judaica Art Display 20th C.
19th C. Silver Mezuzah & Torah Pointers, Mounted as Judaica Art Display 20th C.

19th C. Silver Mezuzah & Torah Pointers, Mounted as Judaica Art Display 20th C.

Located in Doha, QA

The 19th Century sterling silver torah pointers, also known as Yad (literally translated from Hebrew as “hand”) are shown resting on limestone pieces from the original Kotel wall in ...

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20th Century Austrian Religious Items

Materials

Limestone, Sterling Silver

A Polish Silver Torah Shield by Pogorzelski, Warsaw, 1890
A Polish Silver Torah Shield by Pogorzelski, Warsaw, 1890

A Polish Silver Torah Shield by Pogorzelski, Warsaw, 1890

Located in New York, NY

Second, this shield had a matching Torah pointer which was donated to the congregation along with the shield A chain is affixed through three rings applied to the upper back of the ...

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Antique 1890s Polish Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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19th Century Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad St Petersburg 1878 Russia
19th Century Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad St Petersburg 1878 Russia

19th Century Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad St Petersburg 1878 Russia

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Presenting an exceptional 19th-century silver Jewish Torah pointer (Yad) from St. Petersburg, Russia, dated 1878.

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad Turquoise stone St Petersburg 1844 Russia
Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad Turquoise stone St Petersburg 1844 Russia

Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad Turquoise stone St Petersburg 1844 Russia

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Presenting an exceptional 19th-century silver Jewish Torah pointer (Yad) from St. Petersburg, Russia, dated 1844.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Silver 84 Standard Torah Pointer 'Yad'
Silver 84 Standard Torah Pointer 'Yad'

Silver 84 Standard Torah Pointer 'Yad'

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H 11 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in

Silver 84 Standard Torah Pointer 'Yad'

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Russian 84 standard silver Torah pointer, dated 1844. Probably made in Tiflis, Georgia.

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Hammered Sterling Silver Torah Pointer
Hammered Sterling Silver Torah Pointer

Hammered Sterling Silver Torah Pointer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sterling silver Torah pointer (Yad) from Israel has a hammered finish on the handle and a sterling silver chain on the end to hang on the Torah.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Torah Pointer/Yad
Antique Sterling Silver Torah Pointer/Yad

Antique Sterling Silver Torah Pointer/Yad

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H 12.4 in W 1.4 in D 12.4 in

Antique Sterling Silver Torah Pointer/Yad

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique George V sterling silver Torah pointer/yad has a knopped cylindrical tapering form.

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Vintage 1920s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Bohemian Silver Torah Pointer
Early 19th Century Bohemian Silver Torah Pointer

Early 19th Century Bohemian Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Silver Torah pointer (Yad) Czech Republic, circa 1800. Spiral fluted shaft with center and top ball knop.

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Antique Early 19th Century Czech Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Large Sterling Silver Jewish Yad Torah Pointer
Large Sterling Silver Jewish Yad Torah Pointer

Large Sterling Silver Jewish Yad Torah Pointer

Located in Montreal, QC

, literally, "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parchment Torah scrolls.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Religious Items

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver
Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver

Located in Austin, TX

A yad, literally, "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parchment torah scro...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Silver

Early 20th Century American Silver Torah Pointer
Early 20th Century American Silver Torah Pointer

Early 20th Century American Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver and silver filigree Torah pointer (Yad), USA, circa 1900. In Russian style.

Category

Early 20th Century American Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stones
Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stones

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stones

Located in Austin, TX

A yad, literally, "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parchment torah scro...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Metal

18th Century English Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer by Edward Aldridge
18th Century English Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer by Edward Aldridge

18th Century English Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer by Edward Aldridge

By Edward Aldridge

Located in New York, NY

Silver Torah pointer (Yad), Edward Aldridge, London, England, circa 1765.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Russian Antique Silver Jewish Torah Pointer, Late 19th Century
Russian Antique Silver Jewish Torah Pointer, Late 19th Century

Russian Antique Silver Jewish Torah Pointer, Late 19th Century

By RUSSIAN SILVER ARTELS (MOSCOW) (1889-1917)

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The Yad (hand) was used as a pointer when reading text during the Torah reading and ensures no contact with the parchment which were often old and fragile documents.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare 19th Century English sterling silver Yad or Torah Pointer - London 1899
Rare 19th Century English sterling silver Yad or Torah Pointer - London 1899

Rare 19th Century English sterling silver Yad or Torah Pointer - London 1899

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Harris Adelstein, this handsome and rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Yad, measures 11"(28cm) in length, by 1.5"(4cm) in diameter. The chain ...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Torah Pointer
Torah Pointer

Torah Pointer

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H 12 in Dm 1 in

Torah Pointer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Torah pointer is used in every synagogue during the Torah reading.

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Vintage 1970s Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Torah Pointer
Torah Pointer

Torah Pointer

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H 12 in Dm 1 in

Torah Pointer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Torah pointer is used in every synagogue during the Torah reading.

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Vintage 1970s Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer
Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

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H 12.5 in Dm 1.5 in

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

Located in Austin, TX

A yad (Hebrew: יד‎) (Yiddish: האַנט), literally, "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah readin...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A Silver and Enamel Torah Pointer, Uzbekistan 20th century
A Silver and Enamel Torah Pointer, Uzbekistan 20th century

A Silver and Enamel Torah Pointer, Uzbekistan 20th century

Located in New York, NY

A Classic Silver and Enamel Torah Pointer, made in Uzbekistan in the 20th century.

Category

20th Century Uzbek Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer
Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

Located in Austin, TX

A yad (Hebrew: יד‎) (Yiddish: האַנט), literally, "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah readin...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Mid-20th Century North-African Silver Torah Pointer
Mid-20th Century North-African Silver Torah Pointer

Mid-20th Century North-African Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah pointer (Yad), North-Africa, 1958. A flat Torah pointer in the shape of a tree, with a ring in the end.

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920
A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920

A North African Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

An Artistic North African Silver Torah Pointer made in Morocco Circa 1920. Seemingly this Torah Pointer was dedicated for the personal blessing of a certain patron of the Moroccan c...

Category

Vintage 1920s Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique Judaica Torah Pointer/Yad Germany 1900
Rare Antique Judaica Torah Pointer/Yad Germany 1900

Rare Antique Judaica Torah Pointer/Yad Germany 1900

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H 11.03 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in

Rare Antique Judaica Torah Pointer/Yad Germany 1900

Located in Doha, QA

This very unusual Torah Pointer originated from Germany. The index finger has been professionally restored.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Indian Gold Torah Pointer
Early 20th Century Indian Gold Torah Pointer

Early 20th Century Indian Gold Torah Pointer

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H 8.27 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in

Early 20th Century Indian Gold Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade gold Torah pointer (Yad), India, circa 1900. The flat part is hammered and engraved in Hebrew: Rivka M. and Avigael A.

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Early 20th Century Indian Religious Items

Materials

Gold

Antique Russian Silver Torah Pointer or Yad - 1879
Antique Russian Silver Torah Pointer or Yad - 1879

Antique Russian Silver Torah Pointer or Yad - 1879

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine antique Russian silver Torah pointer/yad has a plain knopped cylindrical tapering form.

Category

Antique 1870s Russian Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Antique Rare Judaical Wooden and Rose Quartz Torah Pointer (Yad) 1900s
Antique Rare Judaical Wooden and Rose Quartz Torah Pointer (Yad) 1900s

Antique Rare Judaical Wooden and Rose Quartz Torah Pointer (Yad) 1900s

Located in Doha, QA

This Torah Pointer comes with a very nice Oak wood display case with a velvet fabric inside.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Antique Exceptional Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer/Yad 1844
Antique Exceptional Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer/Yad 1844

Antique Exceptional Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer/Yad 1844

Located in Doha, QA

This outstanding sterling silver Torah Pointer is 35 cm long and was found in Spain.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone
Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone

Located in Austin, TX

A yad, literally, "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parchment torah scro...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Ancient Silver Yad Torah Pointer, Europe, 19th Century
Ancient Silver Yad Torah Pointer, Europe, 19th Century

Ancient Silver Yad Torah Pointer, Europe, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient silver Yad Torah pointer is a precious decorative object realized in the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A German Silver-Gilt Torah Pointer by Lazarus Posen, Frankfurt 1919
A German Silver-Gilt Torah Pointer by Lazarus Posen, Frankfurt 1919

A German Silver-Gilt Torah Pointer by Lazarus Posen, Frankfurt 1919

By Lazarus Posen Witwe

Located in New York, NY

A Stunning German Silver-Gilt Torah Pointer by Lazarus Posen made in Frankfurt or Berlin in the early 19th Century.

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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone and Star of David
Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone and Star of David

Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone and Star of David

Located in Austin, TX

A yad, literally, "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parchment torah scro...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Judaica Torah Esther Scroll Pre-Expulsion Iberian Peninsula Spain 1470
Antique Judaica Torah Esther Scroll Pre-Expulsion Iberian Peninsula Spain 1470

Antique Judaica Torah Esther Scroll Pre-Expulsion Iberian Peninsula Spain 1470

Located in Doha, QA

This is an absolutely incredible rare and truly unique pre-expulsion Iberian Peninsula handwritten Esther Scroll, inked onto animal leather parchment (15th century, -laboratory teste...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Sterling Silver Torah Pointer
Sterling Silver Torah Pointer

Sterling Silver Torah Pointer

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H 10 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in

Sterling Silver Torah Pointer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sterling silver Torah pointer (Yad) from Israel has a hammered finish on the handle and a sterling silver chain on the end to hang on the Torah.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Stone, 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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Large Russian Silver Jewish Megillah Case and Scroll

Located in London, GB

A large Russian silver Jewish Megillah case and scroll Russian, 19th century Measures: height 23cm, diameter 7cm This remarkable piece is a Russian Judaica Megillah scroll and c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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Torah Pointer For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the torah pointer you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every torah pointer was constructed with great care. Find 72 options for an antique or vintage torah pointer now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a torah pointer — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A torah pointer, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made torah pointer has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Aldridge, Lazarus Posen Witwe and Russian Silver Artels are consistently popular.

How Much is a Torah Pointer?

The average selling price for a torah pointer at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $32,500 for the highest priced.