Auction 167 Asian Art, Judaica and Fine Art - Live Auction
By Hammersite
Sep 26, 2016
Tagore 40 st. Ramat Aviv, Israel
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LOT 20930:

A Rare Silver, Ivory and Horn Torah Pointer, Eastern Europe, 19th Century

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Sold for: $500
Start price:
$ 400
Estimated price :
$800/1200
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Auction took place on Sep 26, 2016 at Hammersite
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A Rare Silver, Ivory and Horn Torah Pointer, Eastern Europe, 19th Century

Description: The ivory handle with Hebrew engraved inscription: "She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one…" (Proverbs 3:18). Cameo carving of an egret on the other side of the ivory handle. With original chain. Illegibly marked.

 

Length: 22.5 cm

 

Condition: Good

 

Provenance: Estate of Prof. Victor Deutsch


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