Auction 60 · Lot 450
PAIR OF LARGE GERMAN SILVER SABBATH CANDLESTICKS.
- Estimate
- $4,000–$5,000
- Hammer price
- $4,000
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
1880
Description
Of imposing proportions, baluster shape with alternating engraved Greek-key and repousse grapevine motifs, set on round base with four grape-and-leaf ornamented feet. With German inscription to Rabbi Dr. Salfeld from the Dessau community, April 1880. Marked. Height: 16.75 inches.
summary
Rabbi Dr. Siegmund Salfeld (1843-1926) was born in Stadthagen, Germany. After earning his doctorate from the University of Berlin under the tutelage of Moritz Steinschneider he became the rabbi of Dessau, Anhalt in 1870. In 1880 he was appointed rabbi of Mainz, whereupon the Jews of Dessau, Salfeld presented this pair of large silver candlesticks in gratitude and appreciation of his service to their community.