judaica -- a yad, circa 1812

Yad is a type of pointer used for reading the text of the Torah.
The end of a yad resembles a miniaturized human hand with a sticking index finger.
The item is made entirely of silver with a small amethyst. It was made on the territory of Russia, or the Russian Partition, circa 1812.
The date of production is incused on the item, next to the maker’s mark, and the silver hallmark with the assay of 84 zolotniki.
84 zolotniki is a unit of weight that was used in the Tsar Russia, which is equivalent to today’s 0.875 silver hallmark.

Weight: 47.680 grams.
Length: 29.5 cm.Presented yad is in very good condition. The item is undamaged, covered in patina. The surface of the item has small scratches in some places, and minimal dents.This is a unique, collector’s item.Historical overview:Yad is used for reading the Torah, and is an integral part of Jewish culture. The saint scrolls of Judaism cannot be touched with human hand. So to not get lost while reading the text, you should help yourself with a pointer as the one presented above. Moreover, yad makes easier to keep the Torah clean.
THE AUTHENTICITY (period of origin, type of material used in manufacturing) has been confirmed by an experienced expert in vintage and antique furniture. Antique Beauty company issues CERTIFICATE OF EXHIBITOR on presented item, which confirms authenticity, legal origin, the approximate date and place of the item manufacturing.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: VW6UA38F

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