{"product_id":"large-antique-style-russian-84-silver-torah-pointer-yad-13-75-composite-121g","title":"Large Antique and Vintage Russian 84 Silver Torah Pointer Yad 13.75\" Composite 121g","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally large, heavy, and visually striking ceremonial Torah pointer (Yad) in the Imperial Russian style. Sourced directly from Israel through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAqua Arts \u0026amp; Antiques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece is assumed to be a composite construction (marriage) that gives it a commanding physical presence. Auction house listed it as being solid silver, but it hasn't been tested and the silver hallmark is on the hand only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower pointer section features an authentic antique Russian solid silver hand terminal stamped with crisp 19th-century hallmarks. To create an imposing display piece, the hand has been skillfully mated to a vintage hollow-handled silver table utensil handle (scrolling Empire pattern) via a decorative, pierced cylindrical openwork spacer and an eagle-perched globe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e121 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and measures a monumental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks \u0026amp; Authenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The silver hand pointer is stamped with the Cyrillic assay master initials \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI.K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1879\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside the \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" zolotnik imperial silver standard mark (.875 purity) and the Moscow city arms (St. George the Victorious). The upper handle and decorative eagle section are unsigned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAesthetic Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The piece boasts a beautiful, unpolished dark patina in the recessed details of the pierced scrollwork, contrasted by a bright hand-polished finish on the smooth curves of the upper handle. Features a sturdy hanging loop at the terminal end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin, Age \u0026amp; Material Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Component:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand\/Pointer sourced from Moscow, Russia (1879); Assumption of being assembled into a composite piece mid-to-late 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sourced from Aqua Arts \u0026amp; Antiques (Azor, Israel).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 84 Zolotnik Standard Silver (equivalent to .875 silver purity) on the hallmarked hand component; handle and fittings are silver (purity unverified\/weighted).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 121 grams total (weighted handle).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.75 inches (approx. 35 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good decorative and structural condition. Shows visible solder joints at the assembly points consistent with a hand-assembled vintage marriage. Excellent structural integrity, clean lines, and light surface wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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