{"product_id":"authentic-antique-bezalel-jerusalem-935-silver-filigree-turquoise-torah-pointer-yad","title":"Authentic Antique Bezalel Jerusalem 935 Silver Filigree Turquoise Torah Pointer Yad","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn authentic early-to-mid 20th century Israeli Judaica artifact: a handcrafted .935 silver Torah Pointer (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) from the renowned Bezalel Academy\/Workshops in Jerusalem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing intricate Yemenite-style fine filigree scrollwork across the handle, this piece is centered with a bezel-set polished turquoise cabochon stone. The shaft is embellished with three decorative filigree collar bands leading to a finely cast hand pointing with an index finger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jerusalem, Palestine \/ Israel (Bezalel Academy \/ Workshops)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod \/ Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early to Mid-20th Century (c. 1920s–1940s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .935 Fine Silver (Stamped) \u0026amp; Turquoise Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.0\" Total Length x 0.6\" Wide (at Handle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 37.0 Grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stamped on reverse handle with Hebrew text \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eבצלאל\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezalel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eירושלם\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYerushalayim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and purity mark \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage\/antique condition with normal light age-appropriate patina across the silver surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiligree wirework is 100% complete with no broken or missing wires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise cabochon is securely set in its original bezel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand and pointer finger remain structurally sound with crisp detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserves original unpolished surface tarnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor comparable Bezalel Judaica filigree metalwork and silver marking references, see:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezalel by Schatz: 1906–1929\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nurit Shilo-Cohen (Editor) \/ The Israel Museum, Jerusalem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e See discussions on silver filigree ritual objects and Yemenite filigree traditions, pp. 245–252.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks \u0026amp; Stamps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The back of the handle is clearly struck with two distinct Hebrew hallmark lines and a purity stamp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Line: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eבצלאל\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezalel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle Line: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eירושלם\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYerushalayim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ Jerusalem)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom Line: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (indicating high-grade .935 silver content, standard for early Bezalel filigree metalwork)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Materiality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The pointer features classic Yemenite-style fine filigree wirework intertwined on the flat flattened handle casing, anchored by a raised bezel setting holding a round turquoise cabochon. The shaft transitions into spiraled filigree collar bands leading down to a cleanly hand-cast index hand with authentic hand-carved finger articulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurity Standard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fine silver—a standard higher than standard .925 sterling silver, frequently utilized in early-to-mid 20th century Bezalel Workshop production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic early-to-mid 20th-century Bezalel Jerusalem production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67838460526635,"sku":"1637","price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20261012_142401.jpg?v=1792011620","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/authentic-antique-bezalel-jerusalem-935-silver-filigree-turquoise-torah-pointer-yad","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}