The plate, with raised rim engraved in Hebrew with names of three essential elements of the Seder. In center, embossed depiction of Seder scene, based on image by Moritz Oppenheim. Unmarked. Diam: 234mm.
AUCTION 7 |
Tuesday, June 22nd,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 47
PEWTER PASSOVER PLATE
Probably Germany, late 19th century.
The plate, with raised rim engraved in Hebrew with names of three essential elements of the Seder. In center, embossed depiction of Seder scene, based on image by Moritz Oppenheim. Unmarked. Diam: 234mm.
Est: $700 - $1,000
PRICE REALIZED $750
The image on this plate is based on a work by Moritz Oppenheim The Seder scene appears as an engraving in his album, Family Scenes from Jewish Life of Former Days (see Lot ***).