SILVER KIDDUSH CUP. Poland, late 19th century, inscribed in Safed.
AUCTION 13 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2001 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 36
SILVER KIDDUSH CUP.
Poland, late 19th century, inscribed in Safed.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,000
Blank cups such as these were brought to Safed by immigrant silversmiths and later inscribed with traditional architectural motifs. For similar depictions of these Holy Land landmarks, see Z. Vilnay, The Holy Land in Old Prints and Maps, (1965) pp. 94, 117 and 138.