Classic style octagonal bowl with chased floral design motif; set on circular, scalloped base. Along the edge of bowl the Hebrew inscription reads: “Remember the day of Sabbath and keep it holy.” Marked: Hieronymus Mittnacht, Augsburg. Height: 5 inches.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 413
AUGSBURG SILVER SABBATH GOBLET.
Classic style octagonal bowl with chased floral design motif; set on circular, scalloped base. Along the edge of bowl the Hebrew inscription reads: “Remember the day of Sabbath and keep it holy.” Marked: Hieronymus Mittnacht, Augsburg. Height: 5 inches.
1761-63
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Three generations of the Mittnacht family produced Judaica in Augsburg, this maker Hieronymus being the most well-known.
Provenance: Formerly in the Friedberg Collection, Toronto.