Of square-form, with four-sectioned drawer for spices. Four vertical rods above, with central sliding element to hold candle. Marked. Height: 8 inches.
AUCTION 59 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art
Lot 34
VIENNESE SILVER HAVDALAH COMPENDIUM.
Of square-form, with four-sectioned drawer for spices. Four vertical rods above, with central sliding element to hold candle. Marked. Height: 8 inches.
1833
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
The concept of combining several ceremonial requirements of the Havdalah ceremony into one beautifully designed object is uniquely German. For a similar object, see R.D. Barnett, Jewish Museum (London) Catalogue (1974) no. 408 and The B’nai B’rith Klutznick Museum, In the Spirit of Tradition (1988) no. 76.