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Auction 7 · Lot 133
SILVER HAVDALAH COMPENDIUM Probably Germany, 19th century with 20th century base and inscription.
- Estimate
- $400–$600
- Hammer price
- $1,200
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Maker”s mark HM and undecipherable mark above drawer; 19 cm H.
The upper section is silver with gilt divided drawer for spices and four vertical rods with central sldiing elements to hold candle. The later additions include the engraved blessing recited over the candle and “Gut Voch,” which are both inscribed in Hebrew on the frame of the drawer, and the domed gilt metal base, with colored stones, inscribed with blessing for spices. Maker’s mark HM and undecipherable mark above drawer. H: 190mm.
summary
For another example, see Barnett, no. 408
