Pair of Torah finials. Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey), [late 19th or early 20th century].

Silver, repoussé and engraved (marked with a Tughra stamp, in use 1876-1918, and an Ottoman fineness mark).

Finials with large, pear-shaped bodies, alternately decorated with smooth curved bands and engraved vegetal designs. Each is topped with a fruit-like ornament, tilted to one side. Set on tall, matching stems engraved with dedication inscriptions pertaining to
 Chaim Abulafia.

For a similar pair, see: Center for Jewish Art (CJA), item 1185.

Height: 33 cm. Max. width: 12 cm. Good condition. Minor bends.