An antique Hebrew piece ... not weapon

[fernando]

Thank you Robert

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

If I remember correctly this is called a Yad which is pointer that is used when reading the Torah. Robert

As posted, i have learnt that much ... from the web and also from Portuguese Sinagogue illustrations i have.

Originally Posted by fernando

... this is called a Yad (יד), a silver pointer used to follow the words of the Tora, once you are not supposed to touch its parchment with your fingers ...