Auction 60 · Lot 408
AMERICAN SILVER-PLATE SABBATH / ELIJAH GOBLET.
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
c. 1900?
Description
Campana-shaped bowl decorated with floral motif, on knob stem and matching circular domed base. Engraved in Hebrew: “LaKavod Shabbos,” “HaKos shel Eliyahu” and previous owner’s name: “Englander.” Marked: Meriden Silver Plate, Quadruple Plate, 923. Height: 6.75 inches.
summary
Meriden Silver Plate Co. (founded 1869, became a subsidiary of International Silver Co. in 1898, last mark used until c. 1938) Meriden, CT.
Dual-use cup and silver plate suggests that the former owner lacked sufficient funds, yet nonetheless looked to beautify his Sabbath and holiday table.