TURKISH SILVER-PLATED BRIDAL TRAY.
AUCTION 68 |
Thursday, April 07th,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 48
TURKISH SILVER-PLATED BRIDAL TRAY.
Early 20th century
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
The Sephardic Jews of Izmir (Smyrna) observed the charming custom of the bride offering sweets to her guest on an ornamented silver tray. This tray was known in Ladino as a “Tavola di Dolci, or “Kucharera.” This would eventually go with the bride to her new home.