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Auction 9 · Lot 45
Beaker with slightly flared lip, engraved with foliate motif over tooled surface; around base, Hebrew inscription: “From Shemirah Coins.” Marked on base. H: 60mm.
- Estimate
- $2,000–$2,500
- Hammer price
- $2,000
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
SILVER KIDDUSH CUP.
Poland, 19th century.
summary
A Hassidic Rebbe often rewarded his faithful disciples with silver coins. These coins considered protective and thus known as Shemirah (“Guardian”), were here, fashioned into Kiddush cups