1149339

Rare, 19th c. Czarist Russian Torah Pointer #1149339

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Rare, 19th c. Czarist Russian Torah Pointer  #1149339
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Rare, 19th c. silver Czarist Russian Torah pointer, pre-revolutionary. It has an ornate design in top incorportating the Star of David in scrollwork. It has three hallmarks including 84 zolotinks which means 875 fine silver; the maker's mark with date 1879. The hallmarks are repeated on sleeve of the pointing finger at opposite end. It has pre-Kokoshnik mark used from 1896-1917. The pointer is used to keeps ones place while reading the Torah. In the end is an ornate loop so that the pointer can be hung by the cabinet containing the Torah. It is wrapped in wound silver wire. It is 11 3/4 inches long. It is light weight. Hand made by Russian artist. A similar Torah pointer on page 446 of Kovels' Price List for 2005 is $823. CONDITION: It is in excellent condition with age patine. It has been used and has two small, slight dents near the large end. It is not fragile and can be used for its original purpose.
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<tr><td>Condition:excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1896-1917</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Russian artist</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:11.75</td></tr>


<tr><td>Weight:6</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Rare, 19th c. Czarist Russian Torah Pointer </td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:875 fine silver</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:875 fine Silver</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Huntsville, AL</td></tr>
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