Torah pointer ("Yad"). Europe, [19th century].
Silver (marked), cast and engraved.A cylindrical pointer, widening towards the middle, where it is decorated with a ring and engraved petal-like leaves on each side of the ring. The cylinder narrows from the ring upwards until reaching another ring set above the cuff. An inscription is engraved on the pointer: "Yehoshua Bar Avraham". A large closed hand, with a pointing finger and a cuff. The hand with the cuff is made so as to be screwed to the arm (damaged screw). A heavy chain is attached to the pointer.
Total length (without the chain): 32 cm. Fair-good condition. Bends. Stains. Soldering repairs. The chain is not made of silver.