Auction 68 · Lot 41
MICHAEL ENDE SILVER AND BRASS FAMILY KIDDUSH GOBLET.
- Estimate
- $2,000–$3,000
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
Jerusalem, 1988
Description
Bucket-shaped bowl bearing applied brass grape-cluster and vine motif family tree, with pendulant silver leaves bearing Hebrew names. Also, applied silver cartouche framed with small colorful cabochan gemstones, flanked by two chased lions rampant, bearing Hebrew inscription of Kiddush blessing and family name. Additional brass grape clusters, leaves and vines along baluster shaft and domed, rounded base. The whole set on three brass grape-cluster supports. Marked (on base): “Michael Ende, Jerusalem, Israel” and “ME” in a pomegranate form supported by a rampant lion. Height: 7.5 inches.