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Late 19th Century North-African Silver Torah Pointer

About the Item

Handmade gilt silver Torah pointer (Yad), probably Morocco, circa 1880. Engraved in Hebrew: "For the soul of the virgin Tova daughter of Erza Asher. Every item in Menorah Galleries is accompanied by a Lifetime "Certificate of Authenticity" and additional documentation and information regarding the individual artifact and its culture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 0.4 in (1 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Engraved,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281220095532

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