Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects

"Safed" Kiddush Cup

Opening: $850
Sold for: $4,000
Including buyer's premium
"Safed" Kiddush cup. [Europe, 19th century; Eretz Israel, early 20th century].
Silver (marked), engraved.
The Kiddush cup was made in Europe in the 19th century and ornaments were added in Eretz Israel early in the 20th century. Three medallions, on which fine ornaments are engraved: "Western Wall", "Cave of the Patriarchs" and "Tombs of the Davidic dynasty". Surrounded by leaves and flowers. An inscription is engraved around the rim: "Noah Asher Tesler... Tzefat".
Height: 7 cm, max. diameter: 6 cm. Good condition.
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