Of square-form, with four-sectioned drawer for spices. Four vertical rods above, with central sliding element to hold candle. Marked. Height: 8.25 inches.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 440
GERMAN 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: 8.25 inches.
Nuremburg, c. 1780
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
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.