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Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer
About the Item
A late 18th century continental parcel-gilt silver Torah pointer made in Germany. This magnificent torah pointer is shaped in a tapered spiral form. At one end of the pointer, a beautifully designed gilt hand, while at the other a small dome engraved “Philip Salomons Esqr." The dome tip has a linked chain, facilitating its grip. The ring of the pointer is marked with maker's mark VM, and an illegible town mark.
Provenance
Philip Salomons (1796-1867), sold at his death to
Reuben David Sassoon (1834-1905), to his great-niece and sister-in-law
Flora Gubbay, Mrs. Solomon David Sassoon (1856-1936), no. 41; to her son
David Solomon Sassoon (1880-1942), to his son
Rabbi Solomon David Sassoon of Letchworth (1915-1985), and by descent.
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5281226235172
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