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A Silver Torah Pointer, Israel circa 1950

About the Item

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 design and patterns. Many students of Bezalel went on to create their own lines of Judaica, especially in the mid-20th century, and due to the influence of Bezalel their designs and patterns were similar. Torah pointer has a spherical dome at the top decorated with filigree circular patterns and an applied filigree suspension ring and affixed chain. The Tapering cylindrical handle is garnished with undulating filigree scrolling and protuberant diamond shapes encompassed by patterned beaded borders. Along the smooth tapering handle, above and in the center we find similar filigree designs this time in the shape of kingly crowns with diamond shapes at the tips. Pointer is finished with a filigree cuffed extended pointing hand. Apparently Unmarked.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 0.79 in (2 cm)Depth: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281239930692

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