Red-footed cup with incised trim and border; on front, elaborate depiction of Hanukkah lamp; on back, (misspelled) Hebrew inscribed wish for a “Happy Purim Holiday!” H: 125mm.
AUCTION 11 |
Tuesday, November 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din
Lot 272
GLASS BEAKER FOR HANUKKAH AND PURIM
Probably Central Europe, early 20th century.
Red-footed cup with incised trim and border; on front, elaborate depiction of Hanukkah lamp; on back, (misspelled) Hebrew inscribed wish for a “Happy Purim Holiday!” H: 125mm.
Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $550
An object specifically for use on both these minor festivals is indeed uncommon