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Four large, imposing silver Kiddush cups entitled the “Chabad Dynasty”

Auction 76 · Lot 384

Four large, imposing silver Kiddush cups entitled the “Chabad Dynasty”

Estimate
$10,000–$15,000
Hammer price
$8,000

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

SHUKI FREIMAN SET OF SILVER-GILT CHASSIDIC PASSOVER BEAKERS

Publication

Jerusalem

Description

series. Each cup featuring portrait likeness of the Baal Shem Tov, Alter Rebbe and four successive Lubavitcher Rebbes down to the recent Rebbe, R. Menachem M. Schneerson (obm). Engraved in Hebrew below are names of three Rebbes whose respective image is unknown and the Hebrew verses “Sisu VeSimchu BeSimchath HaGeulah” and “Hinei, Hinei Moshiach Ba.” Marked on verso: “Shuki Freiman SF Jerusalem Alt-Neu 925.” Height: 5.5 inches (14 cm). * Each cup with accompanying silver coaster engraved with likeness of the Third Temple. Diam: 5.5 inches (14 cm).

summary

A unique commission. Four from a series of eight.
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