Beaker with attached cast oriform handle; overall machine tooled engraving, with monogram in shield at front. Formerly gilt interior. Matching saucer. Undeciphered mark at center of saucer. Cup: H: 65mm. Saucer: Diam: 118mm.
AUCTION 7 |
Tuesday, June 22nd,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 99
SILVER CUP AND SAUCER FOR KIDDUSH
Origin uncertain, 19th century
Beaker with attached cast oriform handle; overall machine tooled engraving, with monogram in shield at front. Formerly gilt interior. Matching saucer. Undeciphered mark at center of saucer. Cup: H: 65mm. Saucer: Diam: 118mm.
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $1,100
Sephardi Jews living in Moslem countries saw no examples of wine cups in the ambient culture, since Islam prohibits the consumption of alcohol. They therefore drew inspiration from the vessels they did see, such as a teacup, when designing ceremonial objects. See Israel Museum Catalogue, The Jews of Morocco no. 101