SILVER CORDIALSERVICE Jerusalem, Israel, c. 1950.

Consisting of a bottle, three goblets and a tray, all similarly patterned with etched depictions of fruit and filigree ornamentation. The bottle of fruit form, on domed base, with short shaft, rising to narrow filigreed shaft with ornamented stopper. The etched inscription around the base reads: “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” (Psalms 133:1). Three applique filigree flowers on the upper section are labelled: “Israel, Jerusalem, Bezalel.” The three cordial cups are similar in ornamentation and inscription. The tray, rectangular, on four ball feet, with two rectangular handles, is etched with labelled rondels with depictions of the Seven Species of fruit, as well as the words “Souvenir of Israel, Jerusalem, Bezalel.” A dedictation inscription, “Presented by Torah Vodaath to Jane Lee Martin upon her engagement, Waldorf-Astoria, January 10, 1954,” was later engraved on the tray. Each piece marked “Israel” or “Jerusalem.” Tray: W: 220mm; bottle: H175mm; goblets: 77mm.

The Seven Species are cited in the Bible as the best of the produce of the Holy Land.