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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.

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For another example, see Barnett, no. 408
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