Antique Silver 'Yad'

Hallmarked in London in 1937 by A. Taite & Sons, this handsome, Sterling Silver Yad, is of traditional form. The yad measures 12"(30.5cm) in length, by 1.25...

Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1878 by Roberts & Belk, this very attractive, Victorian, antique, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussy mussy, has scroll pierced...

Hallmarked in London, 1896 by Samuel Jacob, this attractive, Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, features wonderfully chased scenes throughout, and a removable lid. T...

Hallmarked in London in 1929, this charming, Sterling Silver Yad, or Torah Pointer, is of traditional form. The yad measures 11.5"(29cm)in length, by 1.5"...

Description: Silver tongs for salad, bread or sauces with palms on the handles and cut-out on the blade. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 168.93 gra...

Description: Silver support for turkey leg. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 130.98 grams. Dimensions: 12.5cmx6.5cm. Content: 950/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, si...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver Torah pointer/yad; an addition to our Judaica silverware collection This exceptional antique 19th century Russian silver Torah pointer/yad has a knopped tapering cylindrical form. The bulbous knops are each plain and unembellished. The plain tapering handpiece is embellished with applied interlacing designs to the upper portion. The shaft of this silver Torah pointer has a stranded twist design, to an undulating circular collar style knop. This lower knop terminates with an impressive hand, with its index finger pointed. The hallmarks struck to the handpiece of this exceptional silver Torah pointer include: Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks*) City Mark: Moscow, Russia Maker's mark: ФВ (untraced) Such original Russian examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; due to their formation they do not stand the test of time. * 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver NOTE: The Hebrew word yad (יד) translates to "hand" and is used while reading the Torah. The yad ensures that an impure hand does not touch the fragile parchment; issues also arise when ink does not absorb to the velum and there can be damage to the wording. Condition This antique yad...

Neoclassical, continental silver (.835) chamber stick, Austria, circa 1900. Measures 4 1/2 inches high x 4 1/4 inches diameter. Weighs 7.380 troy ounces....