This example features intricate hand-chased geometric dotting, punched starburst motifs, an architectural flared bell mid-section, and a finely sculpted hand terminal with an extended index finger. Stamped with double hallmarks on both the upper collar and main shaft section. Complete with its original top suspension ring for hanging chain attachment. A exceptional showcase piece for serious collectors of historical European Judaica.

 Item Specifics

• Item: Antique Silver Torah Pointer (Yad)

• Origin: Austro-Hungarian Empire / Central Europe (Regional Guild)

• Age: mid-19th Century (c. 1840–1870)

• Material: 13 Loth Silver (.812 Fine Purity)

• Length: 9.25 Inches

• Weight: 72 Grams

• Hallmarks: Stamped twice (cuff bell and shaft) with the 13 Loth assay standard mark (archway with "13") and silversmith monogram "GK".

• Condition: Exceptional antique condition. Fully intact original hand-chased details and punchwork. Minor micro-scratching, light age-appropriate oxidation in crevices, and untouched original historical patina throughout. Free of major dents, splits, or repairs.

Authenticity Assessment

• Construction & Fabrication: Assembled from hollow-formed sheet silver sections with hand-chased banding, hand-punched star motifs, and hand-rolled raised ribs.

• Tooling & Finish: Punched star and line decorations show characteristic irregular spacing consistent with mid-19th-century benchwork rather than modern cast reproductions.

• Punch Character: The 13 Loth hallmark and maker’s mark show crisp, authentic edge displacement and natural micro-pitting within the struck cartouche, matching standard 19th-century Austro-Hungarian hallmarking protocols.

• Patina & Wear: Genuine micro-scratching, minor surface oxidation in low-relief areas, and authentic rubbing along high-touch surfaces (such as the index finger tip and terminal ball) verify age and ceremonial use. The original finish remains completely untouched.

Reference

• Book Title: Judaica: Silver and Textiles

• Author: Chaya Benjamin

• Page / Reference: See comparative 19th-century Central European 13-Loth silver Torah pointers (Yad section, pp. 48–52).

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