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A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1920

$1,280
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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 very interesting Dedication on its upper reverse portion. Many people dedicated Religious objects for personal blessing and in commemoration of passed loved one(s). The dedication written in Hebrew is for an entire family commemorating both; the loved ones who passed as well as different members of the family who were still alive and wishing them success and happiness in their lives. Torah Pointer's handle is made in a cylindrical shape and baluster fashion with multiple knops applied with a suspension ring with an inserted loop at its end. The second half of the handle is triangular and flat applied to the uppermost knop. On one side there is a large engraved flower with many-branched foliate motifs sprouting from it and upward seemingly signifying the continuance in the later generations of the family. On reverse the dedication engraved reads " In the name of God, this is a donation of Chadad Shalom for the resting and Uplifting of the soul of his wife Shoshana and her father David and his brother Binyamin may their memory be blessed". The dedication continues for the living members, " and for the (Success) in Life of his daughter Devorah and her children and (her husband) Son In law may God protect and Save (bless) them". The Torah pointer tapers to the top point where a gloved pointing hand is applied. Apparently Unmarked like most pieces from that region.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281239923172

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