Beaker with slightly flared lip, engraved with foliate motif over tooled surface; around base, Hebrew inscription: “From Shemirah Coins.” Marked on base. H: 60mm.
AUCTION 9 |
Tuesday, March 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 45
SILVER KIDDUSH CUP.
Poland, 19th century.
Beaker with slightly flared lip, engraved with foliate motif over tooled surface; around base, Hebrew inscription: “From Shemirah Coins.” Marked on base. H: 60mm.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
PRICE REALIZED $2,000
A Hassidic Rebbe often rewarded his faithful disciples with silver coins. These coins considered protective and thus known as Shemirah (“Guardian”), were here, fashioned into Kiddush cups