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Pair of Torah Finials – Ottoman Empire, Late 19th or Early 20th Century – Abulafia Family - 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.